Question

Read the excerpt from "On Imagination" by Phillis

Wheatley

Thy various works, imperial queen, we see,
How bright their forms! how deck'd with pomp by thee!
Thy wondrous acts in beauteous order stand,
And all attest how potent is thine hand.

Which line from the excerpt shows a different justification
than the others?

A "Thy various works, imperial queen, we see,"

B "How bright their forms! how deck'd with pomp by
thee!"

C "Thy wondrous acts in beauteous order stand,"

D "And all attest how potent is thine hand."

Answer 1

Line D, "And all attest how potent is thine hand," stands out from the other lines in the excerpt from "On Imagination" by Phillis Wheatley because it emphasizes the power of imagination's creation rather than its beauty or order.

Step-by-step explanation:

The excerpt from "On Imagination" by Phillis Wheatley includes four lines that describe the influence of the 'imperial queen,' which can be interpreted as imagination. When examining these lines for a different justification, we focus on how each line contributes to the overall theme of the poem. Lines A, B, and C elaborate upon the beauty and majesty of the works created by imagination, while line D, "And all attest how potent is thine hand," stands out by emphasizing the power behind the creation rather than the aesthetic qualities of the creations themselves.

Answer 2

B) “How bright their forms! how deck’d with pomp by thee!”

Step-by-step explanation:

Justification is: which side of the page the words in a poem aline to. In this case, the whole poem alines on the left side, EXCEPT this line, which has a different justification.