“Hope” is the thing with feathers 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 determined determined - no response given sorrowful sorrowful - no response given surprised surprised - no response given irritated

Answer 1

Based on the figurative language in the poem "Hope is the Thing with Feathers" by Emily Dickinson, the word that best describes how the poet wishes to characterize hope is "determined." The imagery of a bird that sings persistently—regardless of the challenges posed by storms and difficult conditions—illustrates hope as something resilient and unwavering.