Question

“a marvelous tangle” (line 11)
what does the phrase marvelous tangle suggest most about rousseau’s jungle?

1. the jungle consists of amazing dreamlike fantasies.
2. the jungle represents a remarkably vivid imagination.
3. the jungle is a thick cluster of awe - inspiring elements.
4. the jungle is a mass of surprisingly threatening visions.

part b
how does the poet mainly illustrate the meaning of marvelous tangle in the poem?

1. by using short single - syllable words like “set sail and go” (line 6)
2. by using unusual images like “a vermilion / lizard near by” (lines 19 - 20)
3. by using direct address like “you who have shut your eyes” (line 33)
4. by using repetition like “over the emerald foam, / over the edge” (lines 47 - 48)

Explanation:

Part A

To determine the meaning of "marvelous tangle" for Rousseau’s jungle, analyze each option:

• Option 1: "Dreamlike fantasies" implies imagination, but "tangle" refers to a physical cluster, not fantasy. Eliminate.
• Option 2: "Vivid imagination" is about mental imagery, while "tangle" describes a physical, dense arrangement. Eliminate.
• Option 3: "Thick cluster of awe - inspiring elements" fits: "tangle" suggests a dense, intertwined cluster, and "marvelous" implies it’s awe - inspiring.
• Option 4: "Threatening visions" is incorrect as "marvelous" has a positive connotation, not threatening.

To find how the poet illustrates "marvelous tangle", analyze each option:

• Option 1: Short single - syllable words like "Set sail and go" don’t relate to illustrating a "marvelous tangle" (a dense, wonderful jungle). Eliminate.
• Option 2: Unusual images like "a vermilion / Lizard near by" create a vivid, unique picture of the jungle’s elements, which fits the idea of a "marvelous tangle" (dense, wonderful, and full of distinct elements).
• Option 3: Direct address ("You who have shut your eyes") is about addressing the reader, not illustrating the jungle’s tangle. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Repetition ("Over the emerald foam, / Over the edge") is about rhythm, not illustrating the jungle’s composition. Eliminate.

Answer:

1. The jungle is a thick cluster of awe - inspiring elements.

Part B