Question

In "Ode to the West Wind" the poet compares dormant seeds to ghosts in the grave. Later in the poem he makes reference to a "Destroyer." Which element of Shelley's poem do these most clearly support?

A.
the theme

B.
the rising action of his plot

C.
the climax

D.
the setting of his story​

Answer 1

Answer:

b)the rising action of his plot

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer for the given question is (B). The rising action of his plot.

Explanation:

• Initially the poet compared west wind with dormant seeds to ghosts in the grave.
• Later in the poem he makes reference to a "Destroyer".
• The element of rising action of plot of Shelley's poem will clearly support this statement.
• The wind when blows destroy all the things. Hence initially poet describes wind as destroyer.
• The poet described the power of wind and the effect of it on people, living things around and surroundings.
• When wind blows it takes life of all the plants and trees at the same time, the wind is only responsible for the plant to grow. This way wind is both preserver and destroyer.