Read the poem and answer the questions that follow.
Flint
(Cristina Rossetti)
An emerald is as green as grass,
A ruby red as blood;
A sapphire shines as blue as heaven; A flint lies in the mud.
Acceptinhg ones opinion
A diamond is a brilliant stone,
To catch the world’s desire;
An opal holds a fiery spark; But a flint holds a fire.
question!:::
what can you say about the poem
to what word does emerald being compared in poem
what word used to compare those two words
what kind of fogure of speech that is being used
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Answer:
This poem uses common similes to describe precious stones. “Green as grass,” “red as blood,” and “blue as heaven” are typical, even unimaginative, ways to describe these gems.
The main theme in this poem is to not judge a book by its cover. The poem describes how all the gems are beautiful and shining, except for the flint that is unattractive and lies in the mud. Although the flint lies in mud and is overshadowed by the other more beautiful stones, it is the flint that holds fire. By having the ability to create fire, the flint is more valuable compared to the more attractive jewels that are not as useful.
The figure of speech is being used is SIMILE