Question

In “Heat,” H.D. uses hyperbole when she describes heat that actually prevents fruit from falling.

How does this hyperbole affect the poem’s meaning?

It emphasizes how intense and powerful the heat is.

It stresses the powerlessness of the speaker.

It captures the weakness of the fruit.

It hints that the speaker is being playful rather than serious.

Answer 1

A. It emphasizes how intense and powerful the heat is.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses exaggeration or extreme claims that should not be taken literally but gives out an impact to the recipient of said hyperbole.

How does this hyperbole affect the poem’s meaning?

It emphasizes how intense and powerful the heat is.

The heat is too much that the author is calling for the wind to destroy the oppressive heat that surrounds the fruits.