Question

Which statement best characterizes lines 1-4
(“Thy . . . hand”) ?

Answer 1

Answer:

hello! have a great day ahead.......

take care.....

Answer 2

Complete question

Which statement best characterizes lines 1-4 ("Thy..

hand) ?

A) Classical allusions set the tone for the poem 8) Strong assertions announce a challenge to other poets

c) Exclamations reflects the exaggeration implicit in classical myths.

D) Elevated diction evokes the splendor and power of the poem's subject.

E) Heroic couplets Accenture the poon's frivolous subject matter

ANSWERS

The correct answer is option (D) Elevated diction evokes the splendor and power of the poem's subject.

EXPLANATION

• The above lines are taken from the poem, 'On Imagination' written by Philips wittley.
• The poet personfies imagination as an awe inspiring potent queen.
• In the second stanza, The poet calls upon Helicon, the source of poem in Greek mythology for helping him make a song to glorify imagination.
• Through the poem, the poet wants to lay emphasis on the fact that how a person's imagination aids in freedom of ones mind.
• It is the seed of every action. One can plant trees, build a farm through imagination.
• The poet uses formal or sophisticated language to represent the importance of the poet's subject 'Imagination'.
• Other types of diction - Neutral (popular) and informal.

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