Question

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In his poem "Litany," Billy Collins' tone is best described as
A. silly.
B. grave.
C. honest.
D. adoring.

Answer 1

I believe that is going to be  adoring

Answer 2

D. Adoring.

Step-by-step explanation:

"Litany" by Billy Collins is a love poem. However, the tone of the poem is ambiguous yet out of these options it can be referred to as adoring to it. The poem displays the theme of admiration for his beloved. The poem has an obsessive usage of metaphors and repetitive chain of statements to praise his beloved and flatter. 'Litany' is a very light-hearted poem thus, it can not be grave. It has a reference to Belgian poet and Jacques Crickillon and Shakespeare's sonnet 130 to deliver his profound message of humanity and love more effectively. So, it can not be silly. And it is not honest as there are numerous comparisons to natural and worldly objects ("you are the bread and knife, crystal goblet and wine", "I am the moon") and exaggerations ("you are the dew on my morning grass" to describe his beloved and himself. Thus, it could be best regarded as an adoring poem.