The answer would be the last one
-characters,settings, plot of the story
Hello. You did not inform the poem to which this question refers, which makes it impossible for it to be answered accurately. However, I will try to help you in the best possible way.
The use of similes and metaphors in a poem is done with the objective of extending the meaning of the message that the poet wants to pass through the poem, therefore, the poet writes comparisons that present new and deeper and more imposing meanings.
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I think maybe give a second to check
B it creates suspense and concern for that cats life and questions what happened.