Question

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read the following excerpt from the poem \the west wind\ by john masefield:
its a fine land, the west land, for hearts as tired as mine,
apple orchards blossom there, and the airs like wine.
there is cool green grass there, where men may lie at rest,
and the thrushes are in song there, fluting from the nest.
what two characteristics does this poem share with romantic works?
an admiration for nature
the depiction of extreme emotions
a sense of longing for rural surroundings
the use of rhyming verse

Explanation:

• Admiration for nature: The poem describes "apple orchards blossom", "cool green grass", and "thrushes in song", which are elements of nature. Romantic works often celebrate nature.
• Sense of longing for rural surroundings: The speaker refers to "the west land" as a place for "hearts as tired as mine" to find rest. This implies a longing for a peaceful, rural environment, a common theme in romantic literature.

Answer:

an admiration for nature, a sense of longing for rural surroundings