Question

wichita mourning
david matherne
pipe organs—dusty and tarnished—
bellowed the ancient song,
as movers carried the pews
for one last time.
frozen branches—heavy with ice arms— 5
couldn’t perform their dance,
as workmen shuffled inside
the worn - out floors.
sally richards—broken and mourning—
watched while her father left, 10
as painters brought in their cans
for the first glass.
stained - glass windows—buckled and broken—
surveyed commotion’s cause
as commerce won in the end 15
yet one more time.
reverend richards—feeble and finished—
cried as his exit was lost
on christians who worshiped the dime;
a change of the times. 20
in the first line of each stanza, the author follows the pattern of a noun followed by a pair of adjectives. what is the purpose of this pattern?
a the author hopes to create a peaceful feeling for the readers.
b the object and its adjectives are used to create a sense of progress.
c the author uses the pattern to create vivid pictures in the reader’s mind.
d the author uses the pattern of man and nature to show the impact of this event.

Explanation:

When a noun is followed by a pair of adjectives, it helps in painting a detailed picture. For example, "Pipe organs—dusty and tarnished" gives a clear visual of the pipe organs. This is a common literary technique to engage the reader's senses and imagination. Options A, B, and D are not supported by the use of the noun - adjective pattern. There is no indication of a peaceful feeling (A), a sense of progress (B) is not created by just the noun - adjective pattern, and there is no clear man - nature comparison for showing impact (D).

Answer:

C. The author uses the pattern to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind.