Question

Loveliest of trees, the cherry now
Is hung with bloom along the bough,
And stands about the woodland ride
Wearing white for Eastertide.

What tone does the poet create through his word choice in this stanza?
A.) Sad
B.) Unfriendly
C.) Appreciative
D.) Disagreeable

Answer 1

Answer:

C.) Appreciative

Explanation:

In these lines, the poet creates a tone that is appreciative. The poet tells us that the trees were lovely, and that the cherry was in blossom. The author uses positive imagery, such as the describing the woodland as wearing white. The tone that is created in this poem is an appreciative one, as the author values the images he is describing.