“The West Wind” by John Masefield
It’s a warm wind, the west wind, full of birds’ cries;
I never hear the west wind but tears are in my eyes.
For it comes from the west lands, the old brown hills.
And April’s in the west wind, and daffodils.
It’s a fine land, the west land, for hearts as tired as mine.
Apple orchards blossom there, and the air’s like wine.
There is cool green grass there, where men may lie at rest,
And the thrushes are in song there, fluting from the nest.
“Will ye not come home brother? Ye have been long away,
It’s April, and blossom time, and white is the may;
And bright is the sun brother, and warm is the rain, --
Will ye not come home, brother, home to us again?
How is the tone different from the speaker's perspective?
(1 point)
Responses
The speaker’s tone is somber.
The speaker’s tone is somber.
The speaker’s tone is cheerful.
The speaker’s tone is cheerful.
The speaker’s tone is romantic.
The speaker’s tone is romantic.
The speaker’s tone is humorous.
The speaker’s tone is humorous.
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The correct response is: The speaker’s tone is somber.
The excerpt conveys a sense of longing and nostalgia, as the speaker reflects on the beauty of the west wind and the land, while also expressing sorrow for being away from home. This melancholy tone contrasts with the warmth and beauty of the imagery described.
