Identify the tone of the Irish poem below: What is this love, - this love that makes My heart's warm pulses quiver? They say it
is the power that wakes The hyacinth 'mid hazel brakes, The lilies by the river, And that same thing that bids the dove Sit in the pine-tree high above, Its sweetheart wooing; But oh! alas! wate'er it be, It comes for my undoing! The lily of the river side By its sweet mate reposes Through autumn moons and winter-tide, To wake in love and beauty's pride When comes the time of roses; And in the springing of the year The doves' sweet voices you will hear Their vows renewing; But oh! alas! whate'er love be, And howsoe'er it comes to me, It comes for my undoing! a. lighthearted c. concern b. serious d. grief Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D
Words such as doves, lilies and sweetheart interpret the passages tone as lighthearted. Concern, serious, and grief have nothing to do with this happy passage.
This poem is very lighthearted and dreamy, quite the opposite of concern, seriousness, or grief. The poet's choice of words like "oh!" and "warm pulses" give off the tone of this poem.
