We paused before a House that seemed
A Swelling of the Ground –
The Roof was scarcely visible –
The Cornice –
in the Ground –
What is one purpose of the simile in this excerpt?
A. It creates an uncertain tone by making the roof seem unstable.
B. It compares the grave to a house, making it seem inviting.
C. It supports the poem's carefree and casual tone.
D. It links two unlike things: the grave and the sun.