Question

part a
read the following stanza from \windigo.\

you knew i was coming for you, little one,
when the kettle jumped into the fire.
towels flapped on the hooks,
and the dog crept off, groaning,
to the deepest part of the woods.

what general feelings are conveyed by the details in this stanza?
a. excitement and joy
b. nervousness and tension
c. stillness and peacefulness
d. determination and dedication

part b
in what way do the details in the stanza presented in part a help convey the feeling identified?
a. they suggest that physical objects and animals are reacting to an uncanny, invisible presence.
b. they suggest that someone is returning home to enjoy some tea and perhaps attend to a pet.
c. they suggest that the little one’s parent will move anything that prevents him or her from helping his or her child
d. they suggest that a storm that had affected the area is now dying down and the things it disturbed are settling into place

Explanation:

Part A

To determine the feelings conveyed, analyze the stanza's details: the kettle "jumped into the fire," towels "flapped," and the dog "crept off, groaning." These actions suggest unease, not excitement (A), stillness (C), or determination (D). The chaotic, fearful reactions of objects and the dog create nervousness and tension, matching option B.

The stanza’s details (kettle jumping, towels flapping, dog fleeing) imply a supernatural or uncanny presence affecting objects and animals. Option A aligns with this, as the reactions suggest an invisible, unsettling force. Option B (homey, calm) contradicts the chaos; C (parent helping) is unsupported; D (storm settling) misinterprets the uncanny tone.

Answer:

B. nervousness and tension

Part B