In the fourth paragraph, what is the word that Congress is "hesitating so long at"? slavery
government
revolution
independence

i'd say the answer is nuisance. i hope i .

(you didn't attach a copy of the poem, but i'm answering as best as i can)

since a simile compares two unlike things using like or as, it kind of gives an item the ability to do something it can't.

example: "the player was like a tiger on the field"

in this sentence, the simile conveys the idea that the player was fast and strong, like a tiger.