How does Bradstreet use figurative language throughout "The Author to Her Book" to develop the theme?

Bradstreet compares her book to a child she has given birth to and sent out into the world. She worries about its flaws, tries to improve it, and clothes it before sending it out again. These images show her care and concern for her writing, so the best answer is “Her comparisons emphasize how much she cares for her own writing.”

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