Which of these details most clearly suggests that the figure Tom meets is the Devil? a He wears "a rude, half-Indian garb" and i
s sitting on a tree stump. b His eyes are read, and he is covered with soot. c His voice is hoarse and growling, and his hair is black. d He is powerfully built and is holding an ax.
I would say B, his eyes are red and he is covered with soot.
Because from what we know about the devil, he lives in a place where there's fire, and soot comes from fire. Also, he is often associated with the color red.
The correct alternative is "B. The separate stanzas force readers to stop and read each word carefully, which reflects the theme that all elements must be considered individually to appreciate their true value."
This choice turns this considerably simple poem into a more meaningful and turn the words into well-expressed feelings.
