Question

read the poem. then, choose the best answers. \xxxiv\ by emily dickinson it sounded as if the streets were running, and then the streets stood still. eclipse was all we could see at the window, and awe was all we could feel. by and by the boldest stole out of his covert, to see if time was there. nature was in her beryl apron, mixing fresher air. 31) what is the effect of the different number of syllables in each line? a. it brings a musical quality to the sound of nature, repeating and endless. b. it conveys the feeling of experiencing the beginning and ending of a rain - storm. c. it conveys the wonder and emotions of a free spirit unleashed by art. d. the similar number of syllables shows a harmony in nature and relaxes the reader. 32) who or what is the boldest as expressed by the speaker? a. thunder b. birds c. people d. cars 33) lines 6, 7, and 8 imply that ___. a. nature is a woman b. nature is good c. time and nature correlate together d. all of these

Explanation:

For question 31, the varying syllable - counts in Dickinson's poem create a sense of the ebb and flow of a rainstorm, evoking wonder and emotions. For question 32, in the context of nature described, birds are the most likely to be the "boldest" ones venturing out after a storm - like event. For question 33, lines 6 - 8 with "Nature was in her beryl apron, Mixing fresher air" personify nature as a woman, and the act of nature "mixing fresher air" can be seen as a good thing, and also implies a connection between time (as one checks if time has passed) and nature.

Answer:

1. C
2. B
3. D