What is the function of the metaphor used in this line from the poem?
We paused before a house that seemed
A swelling of the ground;
A. it symbolizes the grave
B. it represents immortality
C. it brings back childhood memories
d. warning of danger

please help !

Question

What is the function of the metaphor used in this line from the poem? 
We paused before a house that seemed
 A swelling of the ground;
A. it symbolizes the grave
B. it represents immortality
C. it brings back childhood memories
d. warning of danger

please help !

anonymous · Answer

maybe some context and the name of the poem would help.

anonymous · Answer

Because I could not stop for Death by Emily wingspaninson

anonymous · Answer

oh okay, which line are you referring to?

anonymous · Answer

We paused before a house that seemed
 A swelling of the ground;

anonymous · Answer

ah okay.
hm, well i tried interpreting it, and i think she was talking about death in that line. so the "house that swells in the ground" is the mound of her grave.

anonymous · Answer

yeah that's what I thought as well but wasn't sure