Question

Which of the following lines contain a metaphor?
——————————————
1) Thou from whose unseen presence the leaves dead Are driven, like ghosts from an enchanter fleeing
2)Like the bright hair uplifted from the head Of some fierce Mænad, ev’n from the dim verge Of the horizon to the zeniths height - The locks of the approaching storm. Thou dirge
3) A heavy weight of hours has chain’d and bow’d One too like thee- tameless, and swift, and proud
4) Be through my lips to unawaken’d earth
The trumpet of a prophecy

Answer 1

Answer:

4.

Explanation:

Metaphor is a figurative element that is used to make a comparison between two unlike objects.

The given lines are taken from the poem titled 'Ode to the West Wind' written by P. B. Shelley. The poet is talking to the West Wind and talking about the power of West Wind.

The metaphor used by the poet is in the option 4. The poet is comparing his words to a trumpet of a prophecy.

Therefore, option 4 is correct.