Question

this question has two parts. answer part a, and then answer part b.

part a
how does the phrase \over the world’s rim\ in line 7 contribute to the meaning of the poem?

1. the phrase emphasizes the potential danger in traveling to a different realm.
2. the phrase reinforces the sense of adventure shared by the speaker and listener.
3. the phrase emphasizes the distinct separation between the two realms in the poem.
4. the phrase reinforces the peculiar quality of the tour taken by the speaker and listener.

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

1. \precise oranges,

tigers with dreaming eyes.\ (lines 12–13)

1. \i who brought you here\ (line 34)
2. \his most intent seeing\ (line 38)

Explanation:

(Part A):
To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The phrase "over the world’s rim" doesn't imply danger in traveling to a different realm. Eliminate.
• Option 2: "Over the world’s rim" suggests a journey to a new, adventurous place, reinforcing the sense of adventure between speaker and listener. This fits.
• Option 3: The phrase doesn't emphasize separation but rather a journey to a new realm. Eliminate.
• Option 4: "Peculiar quality of the tour" is not supported; the phrase focuses on the adventurous journey, not the tour's peculiarity. Eliminate.

(Part B):
We need an excerpt that supports the idea of adventure (from Part A's correct answer):

• Option 1: "Precise oranges. Tigers with dreaming eyes." describes vivid, imaginative imagery of the new realm, supporting the adventurous journey implied by "over the world’s rim".
• Option 2: "I who brought you here" focuses on the speaker's role, not adventure. Eliminate.
• Option 3: "His most intent seeing" focuses on perception, not adventure. Eliminate.

Answer:

(Part A):

1. The phrase reinforces the sense of adventure shared by the speaker and listener.