Question
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!
Which answer choice correctly explains how the poet’s diction affects the meaning of these stanzas?
(1 point)
Responses
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.
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.
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!
Which answer choice correctly explains how the poet’s diction affects the meaning of these stanzas?
(1 point)
Responses
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.
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.
Answers
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The best choice that explains how the poet’s diction affects the meaning of these stanzas is:
**The emphasis on the darkness of the lake and the presence of a mysterious shadow make the lake seem dangerous.**
This choice captures the ominous tone created by the diction surrounding the lake's darkness and the shadowy figure, suggesting a sense of danger and mystery, which is central to the poem's atmosphere.
**The emphasis on the darkness of the lake and the presence of a mysterious shadow make the lake seem dangerous.**
This choice captures the ominous tone created by the diction surrounding the lake's darkness and the shadowy figure, suggesting a sense of danger and mystery, which is central to the poem's atmosphere.