Question

The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches. and then moves on. which of the following is the main difference between Sandburg’s “Fog” and Frost’s "Mending Wall"?

A. “Fog” uses metaphor, while “Mending Wall” does not.
B. “Fog” uses everyday language, while “Mending Wall” does not.
C.“Mending Wall” is in free verse, while “Fog” is not.
D. “Mending Wall” is in a modern format, while “Fog” is not.

Answer 1

I would say that the main difference between Sandburg's Fog and Frost's Mending Wall is B. Fog uses everyday language. while Mending Wall does not.
A is incorrect because both poems use metaphors. C is incorrect because both poems are written in free verse. D is incorrect because both poems are written in the modern format.