Question

read the poem.
there are 8 lines in the poem. the poem is numbered every 2 lines.
interim
the earth is motionless
and poised in space...
a great bird resting in its flight
between the alleys of the stars.
it is the winds hour off...
the wind has nestled down among the corn...
the two speak privately together,
awaiting the whirr of wings.
(\interim\ by lola ridge)
this question has two parts. answer part a, and then answer part b.
part a
what does the word interim mean in the title of this poem?

1. a dream
2. a feeling
3. a force
4. a pause

part b
which line from the poem best supports the correct answer from part a?

1. \a great bird resting in its flight\ (line 3)
2. \between the alleys of the stars.\ (line 4)
3. \the wind has nestled down among the corn...\ (line 6)
4. \the two speak privately together,\ (line 7)

Explanation:

• Part A: "Interim" means a pause or a temporary period. In the context of the poem, it suggests a momentary halt or a break.
• Part B: The line "A great bird resting in its flight" (Line 3) implies a pause in the bird's movement, which aligns with the meaning of "interim" as a pause.

Answer:

• Part A: 4. a pause
• Part B: 1. "A great bird resting in its flight" (Line 3)