Question

Read the poem. The word adieu means “farewell.”

excerpt from "Ode on a Grecian Urn"
by John Keats

Ah, happy, happy boughs! that cannot shed

Your leaves, nor ever bid the Spring adieu;

And, happy melodist, unwearied,

For ever piping songs for ever new;

Word choice can dictate whether a piece is formal or informal, which can directly affect the tone of the work. Notice the underlined word and its formality.

How does the underlined word affect the tone of the stanza?

Question options:

A. The word creates an abrasive tone that reflects the anger captured in the stanza.

B. The word creates a casual, informal tone that reflects the playfulness of the stanza.

C. The word creates a sorrowful tone that reflects what is happening in the stanza.

D. The word creates a grand, elevated tone that reflects the formality of the stanza.

Answer 1

@AP

Answer 2

@Aeon

Answer 3

Which word is underlined @bill533?

Answer 4

adieu

Answer 5

@AP

Answer 6

Okay, well, we can determine that the tone of the passage is neither angry nor 'sorrowful'. That eliminated two options. What do you think it is?

Answer 7

D

Answer 8

Yes.