Question

Still buoyant are her golden wings,
Still strong to bear us well.
[Identify and explain the figure of speech]

Answer 1

"Golden wings" is used as a metaphor and symbolism in the given sentence.

Explanation:

• A metaphor is the figure of speech in which an object or a phrase is used for a word or expression which does not go along literally with the object or expression.

• Whereas symbolism is also a figure of speech that is used to represent ideas and expressions.