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. "A Fantasy" by Sara Teasdale Question Use the poem to answer the question. What is the effect of the figurative language in this poem? (1 point) Responses 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. The symbolism helps create a melancholy, nervous mood. The personification and onomatopoeia help develop the characteristics of Quiet. The personification and onomatopoeia help develop the characteristics of Quiet. The similes and metaphor help create a calm, peaceful mood.
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The correct response is: The similes and metaphor help create a calm, peaceful mood.
The poem uses similes, such as comparing her voice to clear water and her thoughts to a lotus, which evoke serene and tranquil imagery. The metaphors associated with Quiet enhance the overall sense of peace and tranquility that permeates the poem.
