What is the definition of “figurative language”? a. words meant to be taken to mean exactly what is said b. language not meant to be taken literally c. vivid descriptions that create sensory images d. a thing or person that stands for something beyond itself select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

In "i hear america singing", whitman describes the singing of a mother as delicious. in "from an atlas of the difficult world", rich describes a mother pacing the floor and preparing food to feed a crying baby. which two words best describe the difference between the poets' views of mothers? a. blissful versus unhappy b. relaxed versus overworked c. elated versus downtrodden d. hopeful versus depressed