Hello! I am having trouble with this question based on the poem: "The Lake Isle of Innisfree," by W. B. Yeats:
"I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,
And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made:
Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee;
And live alone in the bee-loud glade.
And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping
slow,
Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket
sings;
There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow,
And evening full of the linnet’s wings.
I will arise and go now, for always night and day
I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore;
While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey,
I hear it in the deep heart’s core."
1. The primary method the poet uses to achieve his purpose is __________ .
A. Figurative language
B. Persona
C. Imagery
D. Symbolism
E. Allegory
Is the answer D?
Thank you!!
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Yes, the correct answer is D. Symbolism.
In the poem "The Lake Isle of Innisfree," W. B. Yeats uses symbolism as the primary method to achieve his purpose. The poem is not meant to be taken literally, but rather it represents the poet's desire to escape from the busy city life and find solace in a peaceful and natural environment.
The poet uses symbolic imagery throughout the poem to convey his longing for a simpler and more harmonious existence. For example, the lake and the island of Innisfree symbolize a tranquil and idyllic place. The small cabin made of clay and wattles represents a humble and primitive dwelling. The nine bean-rows and hive for the honey-bee symbolize self-sustainability and a connection to nature.
By using these symbols, the poet conveys his yearning for a life closer to nature, away from the noise and congestion of urban living. Symbolism allows the poet to evoke emotions and convey deeper meanings beyond the literal words of the poem.
Therefore, option D, symbolism, is the correct answer for this question.