Question

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

part a
which statement best expresses a theme of the poem?

1. a work of art may be interpreted differently by each viewer.

1. a work of art can take on new meanings in different phases of life.

1. art can take its viewers to a world that is beyond ordinary experience.

1. art provides an outlet for feelings that are otherwise difficult to convey.

part b
select two excerpts from the poem that best develop the correct theme from part a.

1. \larger and larger flowers,

leaves of gigantic size —\ (lines 14–15)

1. \and over it all

the strangeness that hovers\ (lines 21–22)

1. \(two people rousseau

saw through his glasses\ (lines 30–31)

1. \in a place where things seem

instead of being.\ (lines 39–40)

Explanation:

Part A

To determine the theme, analyze each option:

• Option 1: Focuses on different viewers’ interpretations, but the poem likely relates to personal life phases.
• Option 2: A work of art’s meaning changing with life phases fits themes of art and personal growth/change.
• Option 3: "Beyond ordinary experience" is less about life phases and more about escapism, not the core theme here.
• Option 4: Focuses on art as an outlet for feelings, not about life phases.

So Option 2 is correct.

We need excerpts supporting the theme from Part A (art’s meaning changes with life phases or new perspectives).

• Excerpt 1: Describes size of flowers/leaves, no relation to life phases or new meanings.
• Excerpt 2: "Strangeness that hovers" could relate to new perceptions, but not as strong.
• Excerpt 3: "(Two people Rousseau Saw through his glasses" implies a personal, changing view (Rousseau’s perspective), showing how art is seen differently (in this case, through his glasses, maybe a new phase of seeing).
• Excerpt 4: "In a place where things seem Instead of being" suggests a shift in perception, fitting the theme of new meanings in different phases (seeing "seem" vs "being").

So excerpts 3 and 4 develop the theme.

Answer:

1. A work of art can take on new meanings in different phases of life.

Part B