In which of the following poems does the tone change from stanza to stanza?
1) "Storm Ending"
2) "We Wear the Mask"
3) "Any Human to Another"
4) "The Tropics in New York"
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Here are some really good definitions of "mood":
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http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/mood.html
http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/lit_terms_M.html
(Scroll down to Mood.)
In addition, I cannot find all four of these poems online, so it is impossible for me to even check what you think the answer is.
To determine which of the poems has a changing tone from stanza to stanza, you need to look at each of the poems and analyze the tone shift in each stanza. Here's how you can do that:
1) "Storm Ending" by Jean Toomer: Read through the poem and analyze the tone in each stanza. Look for any noticeable shifts or changes in the speaker's attitude or emotions.
2) "We Wear the Mask" by Paul Laurence Dunbar: Read through the poem and pay attention to the tone in each stanza. Analyze if there are any shifts in mood, perspective, or emotions expressed by the speaker.
3) "Any Human to Another" by Countee Cullen: Read through the poem and carefully observe the tone in every stanza. Look for any variations or changes in the speaker's tone, whether it becomes more positive, negative, or shifts in other ways.
4) "The Tropics in New York" by Claude McKay: Read the poem and analyze the tone of each stanza. Look for any contrasting emotions or changes in the speaker's tone throughout the poem.
By comparing and contrasting the tone in each stanza of these poems, you should be able to determine which one exhibits a changing tone from stanza to stanza. Remember to consider the speaker's attitude, emotions, and perspective in each poem to determine the tone.