Question

a(n) is a comparison over the course of a poem.
attitude
connotation
extended metaphor
figurative meaning

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "attitude" refers to the poet's tone or stance, not a comparison.
• "connotation" is the associated meaning of a word, not a comparison.
• "extended metaphor" is a metaphor that continues (is extended) throughout a poem, making a comparison over its course.
• "figurative meaning" is the non - literal meaning of a word/phrase, not a comparison.

Answer:

C. extended metaphor