The Skater of Ghost Lake
by William Rose Benet
Ghost Lake’s a dark lake, a deep lake and cold:
Ice black as ebony, frostily scrolled;
Far in its shadows a faint sound whirs;
Steep stand the sentineled deep, dark firs.
A brisk sound, a swift sound, a ring-tinkle-ring;
Flit-flit,--a shadow with a stoop and a swing,
Flies from the shadow through the crackling cold.
Ghost Lake’s a deep lake, a dark lake and old!
"The Skater of Ghost Lake", by William Rose Benét
Which answer choice correctly explains how the poet's diction affects meaning of these stanzas?
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Responses
The focus on how old the lake is conveys a sense of mystery and wisdom.
The focus on how old the lake is conveys a sense of mystery and wisdom.
The emphasis on the age of the lake and the description of the dark, steep fir trees shows that the lake is a place of historical importance.
The emphasis on the age of the lake and the description of the dark, steep fir trees shows that the lake is a place of historical importance.
The description of the cold, frozen lake establishes the setting of the poem.
The description of the cold, frozen lake establishes the setting of the poem.
The emphasis on the darkness of the lake and the presence of a mysterious shadow make the lake seem dangerous.
1 answer
The correct answer choice is:
The emphasis on the darkness of the lake and the presence of a mysterious shadow make the lake seem dangerous.
This choice effectively captures the mood created by the poet's diction, emphasizing the eerie and potentially perilous nature of the setting in "The Skater of Ghost Lake."
