Question

Read the first stanza of "Auspex."

My heart, I cannot still it,
Nest that had song-birds in it;
And when the last shall go,
The dreary days to fill it,
Instead of lark or linnet,
Shall whirl dead leaves and snow.

The speaker compares his heart to an empty nest in order to



emphasize the fact that his love has left.

describe a physical feeling he is experiencing.

illustrate the positive qualities of his love.

explain the types of birds that he favors.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The speaker compares his heart to an empty nest in order to emphasize the fact that his love has left.

The nest is a metaphor for his heart. When he is in love, he is so happy, that he can't contain his joy. This is referenced when the speaker states, "I cannot still it." He then relates this to chirping birds in a nest. However, when his love is gone, the nest becomes empty and depressing. The speaker is also feeling empty and sad because his love is gone.