In "The Second Coming," what is Yeats' prophecy for modern civilization?
a. World War II will kill millions of civilians and soldiers
b. The United States will become the dominant world power
c. Western civilization will enter a period of decline
d. Science will find cures for many previously fatal diseases
I think C, Definitely not d, probably not b
In the second stanza of "Sailing to Byzantium" the speaker impies that he is coming to Byzantium to
A. Die
B. Be Born
C. Learn to Sing
D. Become Holy
Maybe D or B
The visual imagery of the poem is dominated by
A.Vivid color
B.Expressions of love
C.Dry, Quiet sounds
D.Shadows
Well I Know it's not C or D so A or B cause last time i answeed it i put C & D and it was wrong
The main feeling conveyed by the speaker in this poem, "The Second Coming" is one of
A.Hope
B.Dread
C.Frivolity
D.Vengefulness
I don't know what that word is But I'm having hopes for C
I agree with your first answer.
I disagree with your last answer. Make sure you are absolutely confident about what each word means. http://www.answers.com
Which poem is being referred to in the third question?
And you need to re-read and maybe re-re-read "Sailing to Byzantium."
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You're welcome.
expression of love
To determine the answers to the multiple-choice questions you provided, we can use a combination of critical thinking and close reading of the poems. Let's go through each question and explain how we can find the correct answer.
1. In "The Second Coming," what is Yeats' prophecy for modern civilization?
To answer this question, we can analyze the content and tone of the poem. "The Second Coming" is known for its apocalyptic imagery and a sense of impending doom. Yeats suggests that Western civilization is entering a period of decline and chaos. Therefore, the correct answer is: c. Western civilization will enter a period of decline.
2. In the second stanza of "Sailing to Byzantium," the speaker implies that he is coming to Byzantium to:
To answer this question, we need to closely read the second stanza of the poem and infer the speaker's intentions. In this stanza, the speaker describes wanting to leave behind his aging body and become something more permanent and transcendent. The phrase "...consume my heart away; / Sick with desire and fastened to a dying animal" suggests the desire for immortality. Therefore, the correct answer is: A. Die (symbolically, through rebirth or transformation).
3. The visual imagery of the poem is dominated by:
To determine the dominant visual imagery in the poem, we should focus on the descriptive language used throughout. By examining the details provided, we can eliminate options that are clearly incorrect. In this case, the poem does not mention vivid colors or expressions of love. It does, however, emphasize dry, quiet sounds implicitly through phrases like "vacant interlude," "tinkling strings," and "no country for old men." Therefore, the correct answer is: C. Dry, Quiet sounds.
4. The main feeling conveyed by the speaker in "The Second Coming" is one of:
To determine the main feeling conveyed by the speaker, we can consider the tone and language used throughout the poem. The apocalyptic imagery and sense of impending doom suggest a feeling of dread. Therefore, the correct answer is: B. Dread.
It's important to remember that these interpretations may vary slightly depending on individual perspectives, but by closely reading and analyzing the poems, we can make informed decisions about the correct answers.