Question

Which thing in Hopkins's "Spring and Fall: To a Young Child" serves as a motif in the poem?

A.
the fallen leaves, which remind readers of mortality

B.
Margaret's tears, which remind readers of lost love

C.
Margaret, who reminds readers of youthful innocence

D.
the speaker, who reminds readers of adult wisdom

Answer 1

Either B or C, highly suggest C.

http://www.poemtree.com/poems/SpringAndFall.htm

Why: He always pairs 'Margaret with young terms, like child, etc.

Answer 2

What do you think c:?

Answer 3

yea .... can you help me with three more ?

Answer 4

Sure I guess.

Answer 5

In Emily wingspaninson's "It sifts from Leaden Sieves," what do words such as Celestial and Ghosts suggest about the snowfall?

A.
Snowfall can seem mysterious and unearthly.

B.
Snowfall can seem scary and ugly.

C.
Snowfall can seem annoying and inconvenient.

D.
Snowfall can seem pretty and lacy.

Answer 6

I am not sure about this one, probably D or A.

D supporting details:
It Ruffles Wrists of Posts
As Ankles of a Queen -
Then stills its Artisans - like Ghosts -
Till it is lost in Fleeces -
It deals Celestial Vail

A supporting details:
Denying they have been -
Unbroken Forehead from the East
Unto the East again

Answer 7

I am not totally sure, so I am just putting ideas out there, you should ask your teacher or such.

Answer 8

ight ..u still able to help with two more?

Answer 9

Mmmm, maybe, but I would be unsure, I just will try to give you educated answers.

Go ahead...

Answer 10

What is ironic about what happens to Hauchecorne in "The Piece of String"?

A.
His reputation for clever dealing betrays him when he tells the truth.

B.
His friend Malandain turns against him rather than standing up for him.

C.
He needed some string and then happened to find some.

D.
He lives in a town full of thieves and then becomes one.