Question

In the chapter Rain on the roof: Explain the following metaphor: "A thousand recollections weave their air threads into woof"

Answer 1

Answer:

By saying the metaphor a thousand recollections weave their air-threads into woof the poet means to explain his fantasies and many memories that come to his mind forming a beautiful picture.

The poem is written by Coates Kinney and the sound of rain falling o the roof brings out many memories in the poets mind.

Answer 2

Answer:

'air threads' means his dreams and fantasies he has always had.

a thousand recollections means he has a lot of these 'air threads' or dreams.

So he means that on every drop of rain he remembers the old days when he

used to hear these rain drops