The main type of figurative language used in "Summer Storm" is that of the simile. The poet uses a simile in the third stanza to describe the storm.
Gioia writes, The rain was "like a waterfall" and "cool and silent as the stars." The poet then compares the brief and powerful nature of the storm to his time with this woman.
"The taunts are rude and need to stop!" Cried Mrs. Norris.
In my opinion, the correct choice is B. gleam, beam, shine.
These words are not used to convey an objective description of the flag or the morning. They depict the speaker's perspective, which is influenced by his glorious, triumphant feelings and exaltation. The A, C, and D options also depict his personal account and perspective, but they don't represent his exaltation.
The last sentence is the only one that mentions anything about time by remarking “several months” which should make it the answer.