Question

Select ONE WORD/PHRASE in the poem that has a similar meaning to "smoulder" (line 1).

A) "Glow" (line 4)
B) "Blaze" (line 8)
C) "Flicker" (line 12)
D) "Sizzle" (line 16)

Answer 1

The word from the poem that has a similar meaning to "smoulder" is A) "Glow" (line 4), which signifies a gentle and persistent heat and light.

Step-by-step explanation:

The word "smoulder" in the poem suggests a process of burning slowly with smoke but no flame, often associated with a dying fire or ember that still retains its heat. The word that has a similar meaning to "smoulder" and is present in the poem is A) "Glow" (line 4).

While "Blaze" suggests a much stronger and more visible form of burning, "Flicker" indicates an unsteady light, and "Sizzle" refers to a hissing sound made by something being fried or cooked, "glow" signifies a gentle and persistent heat and light, which is most akin to smouldering.