Which of these excerpts is most clearly and example of narrative poetry?
A. “And all that’s best of dark and bright/Meet in her aspect and her eyes”
B. “And on her dulcimer she played/ singing of mount Abora”
C. “One shade the more, one Ray the less/Had half impaired the nameless grace”
D. “Of the colossal wreck, boundless and bare/ the lone... sands stretch far away”
The choices is what it’s talking about, so I guess a better way to word it would have been “of the choices given, which is an example of narrative poetry”
My answer is B
Which excerpts?
To determine which excerpt is most clearly an example of narrative poetry, we need to review the characteristics of narrative poetry. Narrative poetry is a form of poetry that tells a story or recounts events, often in a chronological sequence. It typically includes elements such as plot, characters, conflict, and setting.
Let's analyze each excerpt to identify the one that best fits the description of narrative poetry:
A. "And all that’s best of dark and bright/Meet in her aspect and her eyes"
This excerpt from Lord Byron's poem "She Walks in Beauty" expresses admiration for a woman's beauty but does not present a narrative or tell a story. Therefore, it is not an example of narrative poetry.
B. "And on her dulcimer she played/ singing of mount Abora"
This excerpt is from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem "Kubla Khan." It describes a woman playing a musical instrument and singing about a place called Mount Abora. Though it suggests a story or a setting, it does not fully convey a narrative with plot or character development, so it may not be the best example of narrative poetry.
C. "One shade the more, one Ray the less/Had half impaired the nameless grace"
This excerpt from Lord Byron's poem "She Walks in Beauty" describes how a slight change in the subject's appearance affects her graceful qualities. It does not present a detailed story or characters, making it less likely to be considered a clear example of narrative poetry.
D. "Of the colossal wreck, boundless and bare/ the lone... sands stretch far away"
This excerpt is from Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem "Ozymandias." It tells the story of an ancient statue that is now a colossal wreck in the desert. It presents a narrative element of describing past events and a setting. Therefore, this excerpt is the most clearly an example of narrative poetry.
Based on the analysis, the excerpt that is most clearly an example of narrative poetry is D. "Of the colossal wreck, boundless and bare/ the lone... sands stretch far away" from Percy Bysshe Shelley's "Ozymandias."
Ok. I misread your question.
You might be right. But why isn't it D, which is similar to Ozymandias.