Read line 37 from the poem excerpt, "Brown's Descent, or the Willy-nilly Slide," by Robert Frost:

Question

"He reeled, he lurched, he bobbed, he checked;"
What is the impact of the author's choice of words in the line?
A.

It creates a sense of Brown's uncontrolled motions.
B.

It suggests that nature is a more powerful force than Brown.
C.

It shows that Brown is deliberately moving like a boxer.
D.

It indicates that Brown's movements are becoming more awkward.

Answer 1

The impact of the author's choice of words in the line "He reeled, he lurched, he bobbed, he checked;" primarily creates a sense of Brown's uncontrolled motions. The verbs used—"reeled," "lurched," "bobbed," and "checked"—convey a lack of stability and intention in his actions, emphasizing a chaotic or erratic movement. Therefore, the correct answer is:

A. It creates a sense of Brown's uncontrolled motions.