Question

The Lady of Shalott
by Alfred Lord Tennyson
PART I, II, III, AND IV

Use the painting and poem to answer the question.

A painting of The Lady of Shalott by John William Waterhouse. She is sailing alone in a small boat on the river.
Source: IanDagnall Computing. Alamy Stock Photo

Which statement accurately describes how a symbol present in the painting captures a mood from the poem?

(1 point)
Responses

The orange leaves capture the mood of waning life, autumn, and imminent death.
The orange leaves capture the mood of waning life, autumn, and imminent death.

The candle blowing sideways captures the mood of time slipping and the day coming to an end.
The candle blowing sideways captures the mood of time slipping and the day coming to an end.

The ripples in the water capture the mood of clarity and foresight as the lady realizes something important.
The ripples in the water capture the mood of clarity and foresight as the lady realizes something important.

The white dress captures the mood of innocence, purity, and youthful energy.

Answers

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The statement that accurately describes how a symbol present in the painting captures a mood from the poem is:

**The orange leaves capture the mood of waning life, autumn, and imminent death.**

This aligns well with the themes of the poem, which reflect the Lady's isolation and the inevitability of her fate, mirroring the transient nature of life represented by the autumn leaves.

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