Question

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)

The speaker's tone is cheerful.

O The speaker's tone is somber.

The speaker's tone is romantic.

The speaker's tone is humorous.

Answer 1

The speaker's tone is somber.

The language (“hearts as tired as mine,” longing invitations to “come home,” restful, wistful imagery) creates a melancholic, reflective mood rather than cheerful, romantic, or humorous.