“Hope” is the thing with feathers

Question

by Emily Dickinson

“Hope” is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -

And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -
And sore must be the storm -
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm -

I’ve heard it in the chillest land -
And on the strangest Sea -
Yet - never - in Extremity,
It asked a crumb - of me.

"Hope is the Thing with Feathers" by Emily Dickinson

Question
Use the poem to answer the question.

Based on the figurative language in the poem, which word best describes how the poet wishes to characterize hope?

(1 point)
Responses

sorrowful
sorrowful

surprised
surprised

determined
determined

irritated

Answer 1

Based on the figurative language in the poem, the word that best describes how the poet wishes to characterize hope is determined. The imagery of hope as a resilient bird that sings without stopping, even in the face of storms and challenges, suggests a sense of unwavering perseverance and positivity.