use the stanzas to answer the question. which answer choice correctly explains how the poets diction affects the meaning of these stanzas? (1 point) the skater of ghost lake by william rose benet ghost lakes a dark lake, a deep lake and cold: ice black as ebony, frostily scrolled; far in its shadows a faint sound whirs; steep stand the sentineled deep, dark firs. a brisk sound, a swift sound, a ring - tinkle - ring; flit - flit, -- a shadow with a stoop and a swing, flies from the shadow through the crackling cold. ghost lakes a deep lake, a dark lake and old! the description of the cold, frozen lake establishes the setting of the poem. the emphasis on the darkness of the lake and the presence of a mysterious shadow make the lake seem dangerous. the emphasis on the age of the lake and the description of the dark, steep fir trees shows that the lake is a place of historical importance. the focus on how old the lake is conveys a sense of mystery and wisdom. he skater of ghost lake\, by william rose benét

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use the stanzas to answer the question. which answer choice correctly explains how the poets diction affects the meaning of these stanzas? (1 point) the skater of ghost lake by william rose benet ghost lakes a dark lake, a deep lake and cold: ice black as ebony, frostily scrolled; far in its shadows a faint sound whirs; steep stand the sentineled deep, dark firs. a brisk sound, a swift sound, a ring - tinkle - ring; flit - flit, -- a shadow with a stoop and a swing, flies from the shadow through the crackling cold. ghost lakes a deep lake, a dark lake and old! the description of the cold, frozen lake establishes the setting of the poem. the emphasis on the darkness of the lake and the presence of a mysterious shadow make the lake seem dangerous. the emphasis on the age of the lake and the description of the dark, steep fir trees shows that the lake is a place of historical importance. the focus on how old the lake is conveys a sense of mystery and wisdom. 	he skater of ghost lake\, by william rose benét

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# Brief Explanations:
1. Analyze Option 1: The first option says the cold, frozen lake description establishes the setting. But the question is about how diction affects meaning (not just setting), so this is not the main focus of diction's effect on meaning here.
2. Analyze Option 2: The poem uses words like "dark", "shadows", "mysterious sound", "sentinel ed deep, dark firs" and a "shadow" with movement. The emphasis on darkness and the mysterious shadow (like the skater's shadow) creates a sense of danger or unease. This matches how diction (word choice) affects meaning by creating a dangerous mood.
3. Analyze Option 3: The poem does not emphasize the "age" of the lake to show historical importance. The word "old" is used, but there's no indication of historical significance from the diction related to age.
4. Analyze Option 4: The focus on the lake being "old" does not convey wisdom. The diction around "old" is more about adding to the mysterious and perhaps eerie atmosphere, not wisdom.

# Answer:
The emphasis on the darkness of the lake and the presence of a mysterious shadow make the lake seem dangerous.

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