Choose the sentence that provides an example of literal writing.
a. the best day of the summer was in august when i went to the swimming hole with my friends.
b. as usual in august, the heat felt like we were roasting in an oven, and it was a relief to jump into the cool water.
c. the icy water hit my skin like a slap of tingly, welcomed relief.
d. as we swam toward the other side, our laughter sang through the trees that lined the shore.

Read kabir’s poem “tell me, o swan, your ancient tale,” and answer the question. the swan is an extended metaphor. which of the following best describes this metaphor? a) the meaning of the poem’s extended metaphor is implicit rather than explicit. b) the meaning of the poem’s extended metaphor is neither implicit nor explicit. c) the meaning of the poem’s extended metaphor is explicit rather than implicit. d) the meaning of the poem’s extended metaphor is both implicit and explicit.