Poem : Flint

The poet uses figurative language in lines 3 and 5 to highlight-

• the color of each jewel

• the ugliness of the flint

• the beauty of the two stones

• the usefulness of diamonds

What idea does the poet convey through the description of flint in lines 4 and 8?

• Flint is the only stone found in mud that can make fire.

• Although flint is not as pretty as other stones, it is very useful.

• Flint is an ugly stone for which people have not use.

• People should try to find other uses for more beautiful stones.

In lines 1 though 7, the poet contrasts the appearance of flint with the appearance of other stones to show that flint-

• should be considered just as pretty.

• has bright colors like the other stones.

• has a value that cannot be seen.

• is a stone that can be very expensive.

Read these lines from the poem:

A sapphire shines as blue as heaven;

a flint lies in the mud.

The imagery used in these lines allows the reader to know that-

• Flint is dull.

• Flint is grown in the mud.

• Sapphires are found in heaven.

• none of the above