Question

wichita mourning
david matherne
pipe organs—dusty and tarnished—
bellowed the ancient song,
as movers carried the pews
for one last time.
frozen branches—heavy with ice arms— 5
couldn’t perform their dance,
as workmen shuffled inside
the worn - out floors.
sally richards—broken and mourning—
watched while her father left, 10
as painters brought in their cans
for the first time.
stained - glass windows—buckled and broken—
surveyed commotion’s cause
as commerce won in the end 15
yet one more time.
reverend richards—feeble and finished—
cried as his exit was lost
on christians who worshiped the dime;
a change of the times. 20
in the first line of each stanza, the author follows the pattern of a noun followed by a pair of adjectives. what is the purpose of this pattern?
a the author hopes to create a peaceful feeling for the readers.
b the object and its adjectives are used to create a sense of progress.
c the author uses the pattern to create vivid pictures in the reader’s mind.
d the author uses the pattern of man and nature to show the impact of this event.

Explanation:

In literature, using a noun followed by adjectives is a descriptive technique. Adjectives modify nouns, providing details. For example, "Pipe organs—dusty and tarnished" gives a vivid image of the pipe - organs. This pattern throughout the stanzas helps paint clear pictures in the reader's mind. Option A: The words like "dusty", "tarnished", "broken" etc. do not create a peaceful feeling. Option B: There is no indication of a sense of progress from the pattern of noun - adjective combinations. Option D: While there are elements of nature (e.g., "Frozen branches") and man (e.g., "Sally Richards"), the main purpose of the noun - adjective pattern is more about description rather than specifically showing the impact of man and nature on the event.

Answer:

C. The author uses the pattern to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind.