Question
Which part of the extended metaphor that exists within Robert Frost’s "The Road Not Taken” best represents the idea that one of the choices faced by the author looked particularly appealing?
And looked down one as far as I could
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
And both that morning equally lay
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I –
And looked down one as far as I could
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
And both that morning equally lay
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I –
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In the excerpt from Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken," the line that best represents the idea that one of the choices looked particularly appealing is:
**"Because it was grassy and wanted wear;"**
This line indicates that one of the paths is less traveled and more inviting, symbolizing a choice that seems fresh and appealing. The image of a grassy path that "wanted wear" suggests that it is less explored and, therefore, potentially more enticing or full of possibility compared to the other road. This reinforces the theme of making choices and the allure of the less conventional or easily chosen option.
**"Because it was grassy and wanted wear;"**
This line indicates that one of the paths is less traveled and more inviting, symbolizing a choice that seems fresh and appealing. The image of a grassy path that "wanted wear" suggests that it is less explored and, therefore, potentially more enticing or full of possibility compared to the other road. This reinforces the theme of making choices and the allure of the less conventional or easily chosen option.