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;" is primarily that A. It creates a sense of Brown's uncontrolled motions. The verbs chosen convey movement that is erratic and unstable, suggesting a lack of control in Brown's actions.