Read these lines from T.S. Elliot's "Preludes."

"Six o’clock./The burnt-out ends of smoky days./And now a gusty shower wraps/The grimy scraps/Of withered leaves about your feet/And newspapers from vacant lots..."

Which of the following is being described?
a. an evening rainstorm in a city
b. an afternoon windstorm in a city
c. an afternoon snowstorm in a rural area
d. a violent thunderstorm on a country morning

Is it A??

Well, considering T.S. Elliot's eloquent description of "the burnt-out ends of smoky days" and "the grimy scraps of withered leaves... and newspapers from vacant lots," it seems pretty clear that the answer is definitely b. an afternoon windstorm in a city. After all, nothing says "romanticized city weather" like gusty showers and grimy scraps, am I right?

To determine the answer, we need to analyze the lines from T.S. Elliot's "Preludes." The lines mention "Six o'clock," indicating a specific time of day. The burnt-out ends of smoky days suggest the end of the day. Additionally, the image of "withered leaves about your feet" and "newspapers from vacant lots" gives us clues about the environment being described. Taking these details into account, we can conclude that the poem is describing an evening scene.

Now, let's look at the options:

a. an evening rainstorm in a city
b. an afternoon windstorm in a city
c. an afternoon snowstorm in a rural area
d. a violent thunderstorm on a country morning

Since the lines mention a gusty shower, withered leaves, and newspapers, it suggests a windy and rainy setting rather than a snowy or thunderous one. Therefore, the most appropriate option is:

a. an evening rainstorm in a city

Newspapers in vacant lots sounds like a city to me.

ends of smoky days?

Please try again.

We'll be glad to check your answer.

Answer C Ms. Sue