Question

Read this excerpt from the poem.

Soft is the strain when Zephyr gently blows,
And the smooth stream in smoother numbers flows;
But when loud surges lash the sounding shore,
The hoarse, rough verse should like the torrent roar.



Which statement best explains Pope's use of literary techniques?



A. When describing wild or forceful events, such as waves crashing on a beach, he uses language that creates an aggravated or energetic mood.



B. When describing eerie or spooky occurrences, such as the roaring of a storm, he alludes to creepy and frightening figures from mythology.



C. When describing how naturally language should come to great poets, Pope employs multiple references to nature.



D. When describing experiences that are familiar to all people, such as feeling a breeze b**w, he uses ordinary and accessible language.

Answer 1

Answer: A. When describing wild or forceful events, such as waves crashing on a beach, he uses language that creates an aggravated or energetic mood.

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Answer 2

The statement that best explains Pope’s literary techniques is ''When describing wild or forceful events, such as waves crashing on a beach, he uses language that creates an aggravated or energetic mood''.

Answer: Option A

Step-by-step explanation:

Alexander Pope was an immensely renowned poet famous for his mock epics. The given excerpt is from one of his best work. Pope’s literary techniques contained rich use of metaphors, allusions and references to nature.

As we see the use of phrases like “loud surges” and “lash the sounding shores”, “torrent roar” we are immediately aware of a very active fiery and zealous attitude that signifies an aggravated mood. Therefore option A is the right answer.