A Fantasy by Sara Teasdale Her voice is like clear water That drips upon a stone In forests far and silent Where Quiet plays alone. Her thoughts are like the lotus Abloom by sacred streams Beneath the temple arches Where Quiet sits and dreams. Her kisses are the roses The glow while dusk is deep In Persian garden closes Where Quiet falls asleep.Use the poem to answer the question. What is the effect of the figurative language in this poem? (1 point) Responses The similes and metaphor help create a calm, peaceful mood. The similes and metaphor help create a calm, peaceful mood. The personification and onomatopoeia help develop the characteristics of Quiet. The personification and onomatopoeia help develop the characteristics of Quiet. The hyperbole emphasizes the speaker’s desire for quiet contemplation. The hyperbole emphasizes the speaker’s desire for quiet contemplation. The symbolism helps create a melancholy, nervous mood.
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The correct response is: The similes and metaphor help create a calm, peaceful mood.
The figurative language in the poem, such as similes comparing the voice to clear water and the thoughts to lotus flowers, contributes to a serene and tranquil atmosphere, evoking a sense of peace and quiet contemplation.
