Question

Which statement best describes the speaker's tone in this poem?

• A. The references to Ypres, Gettysburg, and other major battles are all examples of allusion that conjure images of war.
O B. The grass, through lines such as" cover all,' is regretful about hiding the
aftermath of terrible historical events like the battles listed
O C. The repeated statements "I am the grass" and "Let me work" show the speaker's pride but also his indifference toward the events described.
• D. The conductor's vast knowledge about the major battles shows that, however many lives were lost, the sacrifices were not in vain.

Answer 1

The speaker's tone in the poem is best described as regretful, as the personified grass reflects sorrowfully on the historical events it covers. So the correct answer is Option B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks for the best description of the speaker's tone in a poem that references Ypres, Gettysburg, and other major battles, and where the grass is seemingly personified, speaking lines such as "cover all". Option B, suggesting that the grass is regretful about hiding the aftermath of terrible historical events like the battles listed, best captures the tone of the poem. This implies a sense of sorrow and reflection on the part of the grass, which covers the scars of war, contrasting with the other options that suggest pride, indifference, or a sense of vindication in sacrifice.