Read the excerpt from the poem.

Question

Grateful that he brought my people
To the land of silence vast
Taught them arts of peace and ended
All their wanderings of the past. (line 37–40)
How does the author’s use of the words peace and wanderings provide the reader with a sense of place?
Answer choices for the above question

At one point, her people were nomads who had to defend themselves in the desert.

The narrator’s people were unsettled, but have since found a permanent home in the desert.

The narrator’s people had a violent history in the desert that she would rather not remember.

Her people looked to a divine power for help, and with sacrifice, their prayers were answered.

Answer 1

The use of the words "peace" and "wanderings" suggests that the narrator's people experienced a tumultuous past characterized by instability and movement. The word "wanderings" implies a history of searching for a home or stability, while "peace" indicates that they have finally found a place of safety and tranquility. This combination gives the reader a sense of transition from a nomadic and possibly unsettled existence to having established a permanent and peaceful home.

Based on this analysis, the best answer choice is:

The narrator’s people were unsettled, but have since found a permanent home in the desert.