Question

read this excerpt of \from blossoms\:

from laden boughs, from hands,
from sweet fellowship in the bins,
comes nectar at the roadside, succulent
peaches we devour, dusty skin and all,
comes the familiar dust of summer, dust we eat.

which word helps create a positive mood?

a. dusty
b. nectar
c. devour
d. laden

Explanation:

Analyze the emotional connotations of the options

• "dusty" (Option A) carries neutral or slightly negative connotations associated with dirt, dryness, or decay.
• "nectar" (Option B) refers to a sweet, delicious liquid associated with flowers, sweetness, life, and abundance, evoking a highly positive, sensory, and pleasant mood.
• "devour" (Option C) has a primal, intense connotation of consuming greedily, which is more aggressive than purely positive.
• "laden" (Option D) means heavily loaded or weighed down, which often carries a neutral or burdened connotation.

Evaluate the context of the poem

The excerpt describes eating sweet, succulent peaches ("comes nectar at the roadside, succulent / peaches we devour"). In this context, "nectar" emphasizes the sweet, rich, and delightful experience of eating the fruit, directly contributing to a warm, positive, and appreciative mood.

Answer:

• (A) dusty
• (B) nectar (Correct answer)
• (C) devour
• (D) laden