Question

The Skater of Ghost Lake by William Rose Benet (1) Ghost Lake’s a dark lake, a deep lake and cold: (2) Ice black as ebony, frostily scrolled; (3) Far in its shadows a faint sound whirs; (4) Steep stand the sentineled deep, dark firs. (5) A brisk sound, a swift sound, a ring-tinkle-ring; (6) Flit-flit,--a shadow with a stoop and a swing, (7) Flies from the shadow through the crackling cold. (8) Ghost Lake’s a deep lake, a dark lake and old! (9) Leaning and leaning with a stride and a stride, (10) hands locked behind him, scarf blowing wide, (11) Jeremy Randall skates, skates late, (12) Star for a candle, moon for a mate. "The Skater of Ghost Lake", by William Rose Benét Question Use lines 1 to 12 to answer the question. What is the effect of the figurative language in these lines? (1 point) Responses The personification highlights how quickly Jeremy skates. The personification highlights how quickly Jeremy skates. The onomatopoeia helps the reader imagine the soft sounds of the wind. The onomatopoeia helps the reader imagine the soft sounds of the wind. The simile emphasizes the darkness of the lake. The simile emphasizes the darkness of the lake. The simile helps the reader understand how Jeremy looks as he skates.

Answer 1

The effect of the figurative language in these lines primarily involves the use of personification and onomatopoeia. In particular, the imagery and sounds created by lines 5 and 6, such as "a brisk sound, a swift sound, a ring-tinkle-ring" and "Flit-flit," allow the reader to imagine the swift, graceful movements of Jeremy as he skates on the ice. The personification and onomatopoeia work together to convey a vivid sense of speed and agility, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the scene. Thus, the appropriate response would be:

The onomatopoeia helps the reader imagine the soft sounds of the wind.