Review the final stanza of the poem. Then, complete the statements.

Question

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Dickinson extends the metaphor in the last stanza by comparing hope to .:

a bird that never asks for a crumb

This comparison shows that hope .:

never asks for anything in return

Based on the extended metaphor, the reader can infer that Dickinson .:

takes comfort in hope

Content and Style in Emily Dickinson's Poems