Use the stanzas to answer the question. Which answer choice correctly explains how the poet's diction affects meaning of these stanzas? (1 point) 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. The emphasis on the darkness of the lake and the presence of a mysterious shadow make the lake seem dangerous. Skip to navigation
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The response that best explains how the poet's diction affects the meaning of the stanzas is: The emphasis on the darkness of the lake and the presence of a mysterious shadow make the lake seem dangerous.
This interpretation highlights how the word choices create an atmosphere of threat, suggesting that the lake is not just a physical place but also carries a sense of unease and foreboding through its depiction.
