Question

1.which line from the poem "Briches" best develops it's nostalgic tone?

A."And so I dream of going back to be."
B."When I see birches bend to left and right"
C."Where your face burns and tickles with the cobwebs"
D."Soon the sun's warmth makes them shed crystal shells"

Answer 1

Sorry I made a typo. #1 should say "Birches" not "Briches".

and I think the answer for #1 is D, please correct me if im wrong

Answer 2

Thanks for the typo correction.

Considering the meaning of "nostalgic," I think there's a better answer than D.

Answer 3

The definition of nostalgic is "characterized by or exhibiting feelings of nostalgia."

so if there's a better answer than D then my next prediction is C because it shows feelings. Ms. Sue am I correct this time?

Answer 4

So -- what is nostalgia?

Answer 5

"a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations"

Answer 6

Yes.

Which of your choices develops a tone of the past?

Answer 7

A because it say "back to be" and "back" represents the past. am I correct Ms.Sue

Answer 8

Yes. A is correct. It evokes a nostalgic mood.

Answer 9

The answer is A
"And so I dream of going back to be"