The imagery in stanza 5 "My eyes strayed far and wide before I shut them and said 'Here art thou!'" moves the poem from a mood of active searching to one of serene realization. Which choice best explains how the author uses figurative language to accomplish this?

Question

a
The author emphasizes the vastness of the journey by describing the eyes traveling great distances.
b
The author paints a picture of the journey from searching to finding, capturing the shift to a state of fulfillment.
c
The author describes the eyes as tools for navigation, highlighting their role in determining the journey's end.
d
The author illustrates the eyes experiencing fatigue from the prolonged search, conveying a sense of weariness.

Answer 1

The choice that best explains how the author uses figurative language to accomplish the shift from active searching to serene realization is:

b The author paints a picture of the journey from searching to finding, capturing the shift to a state of fulfillment.

This option effectively captures the transition in mood as the speaker moves from seeking to a moment of clarity and acceptance.