Which line from the poem "Birches" best develops it's nostalgic tone?
a. "And so I dream of going back to be."***
b. "When I see birches bend to left and right"
c. "Where your face burns and tickles with the cobwebs"
d. "Soon the sun's warmth makes them shed crystal shells"
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To determine which line from the poem "Birches" best develops its nostalgic tone, we need to analyze the choices given:
a. "And so I dream of going back to be."
b. "When I see birches bend to left and right"
c. "Where your face burns and tickles with the cobwebs"
d. "Soon the sun's warmth makes them shed crystal shells"
The term "nostalgic tone" refers to a sentimental longing or affectionate remembrance of the past. In this case, the line that best captures this sentiment is option a, "And so I dream of going back to be." This line conveys the speaker's desire to return to a previous time, suggesting a yearning for the past and evoking a nostalgic tone.