Question

Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud."

For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.

Which statement best describes the lines that are underlined in this excerpt?

Both lines contain alliteration, which creates a cheerful tone.
Both lines contain alliteration, which draws attention to the speaker’s feelings.
The lines use rhyme to transition from deep thought to a joyful memory.
The lines use rhyme to show the speaker’s feelings of isolation.

Answer 1

The lines use rhyme to transition from deep thought to a joyful memory. The rhyme (“fills” / “daffodils”) emphasizes the shift from the speaker’s pensive mood to the pleasure he feels.