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.
Use the poem to answer the question.
What is the effect of the figurative language in this poem?
(1 point)
The personification and onomatopoeia help develop the characteristics of Quiet.
The similes and metaphor help create a calm, peaceful mood.
The symbolism helps create a melancholy, nervous mood.
The hyperbole emphasizes the speaker's desire for quiet contemplation.
1 answer
The correct answer is: The similes and metaphor help create a calm, peaceful mood.
The figurative language in the poem, particularly the similes comparing her voice to clear water, her thoughts to lotus flowers, and her kisses to roses, evokes a serene and tranquil atmosphere, contributing to the overall calmness and peacefulness of the mood.
