Question

"The Corn Harvest" by William Carlos Williams Summer ! the painting is organized about a young reaper enjoying his noonday rest completely relaxed from his morning labors sprawled in fact sleeping unbuttoned on his back the women have brought him his lunch perhaps a spot of wine they gather gossiping under a tree whose shade carelessly he does not share the resting center of their workaday world. How does Williams present the subject of the poem?

a) with critical commentary
b) with humorous anecdotes
c)with enthusiastic characters
d) with peaceful imagery

Answer 1

D- With peaceful imagery.

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Answer 2

The correct answer is D.

The poet presents the image of a young man resting and enjoying his rest while he is brought food and wine to enjoy under the shadow of a big three.

All of these images help the poet use a peaceful and relaxed tone to present the subject of his poem.