Question

how does the poet’s use of language in these lines contribute to a happy mood in the poem?
of our winter nights
our soft spring twilights
our summer dreams.
a by highlighting the power the moon has to capture the speaker’s attention
b by pointing out that the moon rises according to a predictable pattern
c by emphasizing pleasant associations with the times when the moon appears
d by detailing how the moon is continually studying humans

Explanation:

The poem lines mention pleasant times (winter nights, spring twilights, summer dreams) associated with the moon. Option C emphasizes pleasant associations with the moon's appearance times, which matches the positive, happy mood from these pleasant settings. Option A focuses on the moon capturing attention (not about mood), B on a predictable pattern (not in the lines), D on the moon studying humans (unrelated to the lines). So C is correct.

Answer:

C. By emphasizing pleasant associations with the times when the moon appears