by Sara Teasdale
Her voice is like clear water
That drips upon a stone
In forests far and silent
Where Quiet plays alone.
Her thoughts are like the lotus
Abloom by sacred streams
Beneath the temple arches
Where Quiet sits and dreams.
Her kisses are the roses
The glow while dusk is deep
In Persian garden closes
Where Quiet falls asleep.
"A Fantasy" by Sara Teasdale
Question
Use the poem to answer the question.
What is the effect of the figurative language in this poem?
(1 point)
Responses
The hyperbole emphasizes the speaker’s desire for quiet contemplation.
The hyperbole emphasizes the speaker’s desire for quiet contemplation.
The symbolism helps create a melancholy, nervous mood.
The symbolism helps create a melancholy, nervous mood.
The personification and onomatopoeia help develop the characteristics of Quiet.
The personification and onomatopoeia help develop the characteristics of Quiet.
The similes and metaphor help create a calm, peaceful mood.
The similes and metaphor help create a calm, peaceful mood.
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The correct response is:
The similes and metaphor help create a calm, peaceful mood.
In the poem, Teasdale uses similes and metaphors to compare elements of nature and beauty to the speaker's perceptions. This figurative language evokes a serene and tranquil atmosphere, emphasizing themes of quietness and introspection.
