An iambic pentameter is "a line of verse with five metrical feet, each consisting of one short (or unstressed) syllable followed by one long (or stressed) syllable, for example Two households, both alike in dignity." Hope this helps
"I wandered lonely as a cloud" is comparing a cloud directing to a persons feeling. This would be a simile.
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sphinx-like smile means a mysterious smile
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To correctly answer this question, we would have to read the story. But I will try.
Because we are viewing this story from first person point of view, that gives us Rachel's thoughts. It's like we're her, or we're inside of her. Imagining second person, that wouldn't work because the character BEING talked to can't feel Rachel's feelings. First person point of view puts YOU yourself in the character's place.
An online article about the evolution of bicycles.