Question

purpose for reading: today’s reading is \i wandered lonely as a cloud\ by william wordsworth, a poem about an impactful experience in nature. as you read, think about how the author employs the elements of poetry to develop the theme and mood of the poem.
\i wandered lonely as a cloud\
1 i wandered lonely as a cloud
that floats on high o’er vales and hills,
when all at once i saw a crowd,
a host, of golden daffodils;
5 beside the lake, beneath the trees,
fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
continuous as the stars that shine
and twinkle on the milky way,

what mood is predominantly created by the imagery in the poem?
○ melancholic and reflective
○ joyful and uplifting
○ anxious and tense
○ dark and foreboding

Explanation:

In "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud", the imagery of "a host, of golden daffodils", "fluttering and dancing in the breeze", and stars "twinkle on the milky way" creates a sense of happiness and inspiration. The descriptions of nature's beauty and the lively movement of daffodils convey a joyful and uplifting mood, rather than melancholic, anxious, or dark tones.

Answer:

Joyful and uplifting