Name: After Rain by Helen Hay Whitney

Question

How does the author’s use of a short exclamation in line 11 develop the theme of the poem?

Answer choices for the above question

A. It marks an expression of joy, showing that great things can come from the darkest moments.

B. It marks a rejection of the ideas in the first three stanzas, suggesting that happiness depends on one’s perspective.

C. It marks a sudden shift to show how nature is resilient, following gloomy moments with hopeful ones.

D. It marks a sign of danger, suggesting that the beauty of nature comes with serious consequences.

Answer 1

C. It marks a sudden shift to show how nature is resilient, following gloomy moments with hopeful ones.