Question

What combination of elements helps portray the pleasures of winter in these lines from the poem?
Now yellow waxen lights
Shall wait on honey love


The word choice, sound, and imagery emphasize gentleness.



The “waxen lights” contrast with the sweetness of “honey love.”



The references to golden colors echo the comforts of winter.



The rhythm creates a sense of languor characteristic of winter.

Answer 1

I would say A. Yellow gives off a calm connotation, warm - like the sun, if you will. For the most part, if you are warm, you are comfortable.