Question

In A Station Of The Metro by Ezra Pound
The apparition of these faces in the crowd;
Petals on a wet, black bough.

What visualizations does the word “apparition” bring to mind?
a.
a ghostly appearance of a person
c.
a hallucination
b.
a haunted house
d.
none of the above


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer is A. "a ghostly appearance of a person." The word "apparition" typically refers to a supernatural appearance, particularly that of a ghost, which aligns most closely with this option.