Question

except from dover beach
by matthew arnold
the sea is calm tonight.
the tide is full, the moon lies fair
upon the straits; on the french coast the light
gleams and is gone; the cliffs of england stand,
glimmering and vast, out in the tranquil bay.
come to the window, sweet is the night-air!
only, from the long line of spray
where the sea meets the moon - blanched land,
listen! you hear the grating roar
of pebbles which the waves draw back, and fling,
at their return, up the high strand,
begin, and cease, and then again begin,
with tremulous cadence slow, and bring
the eternal note of sadness in.
select the correct answer.
what is the figurative meaning of the moon in the passage?
a. soothing feelings
b. passing of time
c. sleep
d. light

Explanation:

The poem "Dover Beach" by Matthew Arnold uses imagery and description. The line "the moon lies fair" creates a serene and calming picture. In literature, such descriptions often evoke a soothing atmosphere. Options B (passing of time) and C (sleep) are not directly related to the moon's description here. Option D (light) is too literal. The figurative meaning that best fits is a soothing feeling as the moon's presence in the described scene gives a tranquil and calming (soothing) effect.

Answer:

A. soothing feelings