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an introduction to robert frost
robert lee frost was an american poet who used simple language to examine complex philosophical themes. he was born in san francisco, he lived most of his life in new england and wrote about rural life in early 1900s. it was the command of american colloquial speech to write universal truth that made frost an important national figure. by the 1920s, frost had become the most celebrated poet in america. frost was considered the american lyric voice. he was honored as a poet laureate, and awarded four pulitzer prizes. although frost suffered in life and lost his important family members, he left verses that continue to give joy to readers.
my november guest
by robert frost
my sorrow, when shes here with me,
thinks these dark days of autumn rain
are beautiful as days can be;
she loves the bare, the withered tree;
she walks the sodden pasture - lane.
her pleasure will not let me stay.
she talks and i am fain to list:
shes glad the birds are gone away,
shes glad the simple worsted gray
is silver now with clinging mist.
the desolate, deserted trees,
the faded earth, the heavy sky,
the beauties she so truly sees,
she thinks i have no eye for those,
and vexes me for reason why.

1. which statement best compares the authors purpose in an introduction to robert frost and the poets purpose in the poem?

a. the first passage informs with real - life details; the poem appeals to the readers emotions.
b. the first passage offers views of many peoples lives; the poem describes one persons life.
c. the first passage relates universal experiences; the poem reveals universal truths.
d. the first passage persuades readers to accept opinions; the poem shows a historical moment.

Explanation:

Passage 1 provides background on Robert Frost as a poet. Passage 2 is a poem with personal - like details and emotions. The first passage gives real - life details about Frost and the poem in Passage 2 appeals to emotions.

Answer:

A. The first passage informs with real - life details; the poem appeals to the reader's emotions.