Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? a. “fair is my love” b. “when her fair golden hairs . . waving” c. “when the rose in her cheeks appears” d. “when her breast, like a rich laden bark”

- "the answers are a and b.  

when cullen speaks of planting while others reap, and standing "abject and mute," he is speaking about the racial injustices present in american society. as these injustices have changed over time, the american identity  has also shifted. those changes are, in turn, reflected in american literature."