Which line from “there was a child went forth” is an example of figurative language? “and the apple-trees cover’d with blossoms” “and the noisy brood of the barn-yard” “the early lilacs became part of this child” “the mother at home, quietly placing the dishes on the supper-table”

Pretend that your local school board is considering cutting the study of world literature from the school curriculum. keeping in mind what you have learned about persuasive writing, state whether you believe this is a good idea, and then briefly describe one argument you would make to support your belief.