Question

Read this excerpt from the poem.

Answer 1

Answer: A. When describing wild or forceful events, such as waves crashing on a beach, he uses language that creates an aggravated or energetic mood.

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Answer 2

The statement that best explains Pope’s literary techniques is ''When describing wild or forceful events, such as waves crashing on a beach, he uses language that creates an aggravated or energetic mood''.

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Alexander Pope was an immensely renowned poet famous for his mock epics. The given excerpt is from one of his best work. Pope’s literary techniques contained rich use of metaphors, allusions and references to nature.

As we see the use of phrases like “loud surges” and “lash the sounding shores”, “torrent roar” we are immediately aware of a very active fiery and zealous attitude that signifies an aggravated mood. Therefore option A is the right answer.