Question

Which description best summarizes John Keats’s “Ode to Autumn”? A- In “Ode to Autumn,” Keats uses the season of autumn to delve into the innocence of creatures such as “bees,” “small gnats,” and “river swallows” and their contributions to the natural cycles of life. B- In “Ode to Autumn,” the poem’s speaker laments the passing of the season of autumn and the swift arrival of winter, which will deaden the beauty and liveliness of the autumnal outdoors. C- In “Ode to Autumn,” Keats portrays and addresses the season of autumn as a living being to reflect on themes such as growth, maturity, mortality, and the natural cycles of life. D- In "Ode to Autumn,” Keats praises the atmospheric beauty of the season of autumn and examines the differences and similarities it shares with the beautiful season of spring.

Answer 1

It's C "In “Ode to Autumn,” Keats portrays and addresses the season of autumn as a living being to reflect on themes such as growth, maturity, mortality, and the natural cycles of life."

Step-by-step explanation:

The first summary mentions the innocence of creatures, but that topic is not explored in the poem.

The second summary states that the poem’s speaker laments the departure of autumn, whereas in the poem, the speaker seems to be reveling in its final days.

The third summary correctly describes the poem, which touches upon the themes of growth, maturity, and mortality by presenting images such as “maturing sun,” “later flowers,” and “wailful choir.”

The fourth summary mentions the differences and similarities between spring and autumn, but the poem only focuses on autumn.

Answer 2

Pretty sure it's C