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 onomatopoeia helps the reader imagine the soft sounds of the wind. The onomatopoeia helps the reader imagine the soft sounds of the wind. The personification highlights how quickly Jeremy skates. The personification highlights how quickly Jeremy skates. The simile helps the reader understand how Jeremy looks as he skates. The simile helps the reader understand how Jeremy looks as he skates. The simile emphasizes the darkness of the lake. The simile emphasizes the darkness of the lake.

Answer 1

In lines 1 to 12 of "The Skater of Ghost Lake," the use of figurative language, particularly the onomatopoeia in line 5 ("ring-tinkle-ring") and the imagery in lines 10 and 11, creates a vivid picture of the scene and enhances the reader's experience. The sound described by the onomatopoeia helps the reader to imagine the brisk, icy atmosphere of the lake, adding to the overall chilliness of the setting. Additionally, the imagery depicting Jeremy Randall skating with “hands locked behind him” and “scarf blowing wide” demonstrates his fluidity and grace as he glides across the ice.

From the response options given, the correct choice is that the onomatopoeia helps the reader imagine the sounds associated with skating on the ice. This choice accurately captures the effect of the figurative language in the lines provided.