Read the poem. The Bisons' Charge

Scattered across the grassy plain,
Bison lumber, laze, and wander.
The cows and crows all eat their share;
The bison eat what plants remain.
Then bright blue skies turn thick with doom.
The cows and crows flee to the east.
But the bison army charges west,
Ready to challenge the gusts and gloom.
Knowing this storm will quickly pass,
The bison hasten toward the rain.
Staking claim to fresh, wet turf,
The bison graze upon the grass.

In the second stanza, the author uses a metaphor to describe the bison. What is the purpose
of this metaphor?

A-It reveals that the cows and crows are smarter than the bison

B-it shows how bison defend themselves against predators

C-it points out how quickly the storm is approaching

D- it shows the determination and unity of the bison

How does the third stanza help develop the poem’s central theme?

A- it introduces the idea that facing challenges can be productive

B-it challenges the idea that more can be learned in difficult times

C-it promotes the idea that great strength can be gained through suffering

D-it reinforces the idea that strong instincts should be followed