Question

Read the lines from "Because I Could Not Stop for Death."

We paused before a House that seemed
A Swelling of the Ground –
What image does the language in these lines create?

Answer 1

A - The language reduces the importance of the image being presented.

B - The language distracts the reader from the symbolic meaning of the words.

C - The language creates an image of starkness and isolation.

D - The language suggests an image of gloom and foreboding.

Answer 2

@ManImStumped @Brainybeauty @samjordon @undeadknight26

Answer 3

So would this one be C? @Brainybeauty

Answer 4

@SolomonZelman

Answer 5

I think it's D. if you look at this website:

http://www.shmoop.com/because-i-could-not-stop-for-death/stanza-5-summary.html

it explains that "swelling of the ground" is like a hole in the ground that's been covered-- there's still a little rise in the ground. and since it's supposed to be her "burial spot" than that'd suggest gloominess

Answer 6

But we already did D, and didn't you get it wrong?

Answer 7

hm, then I guess it could be C. stark can mean cold, empty, harsh, grim, etc so I guess it could be C? I'm not sure though

Answer 8

Oh, not you @jgirl128
I'm sure its D as well. But we got 50% on this test, so I thought @Sirstaven was putting up the incorrect ones we got last time.

Answer 9

oh, okay then :)

Answer 10

I think these may be different questions. So would it be C or D do you think

Answer 11

Yea, my gut still says D