Question

Reread these lines from the poem:

Answer 1

Sara Teasdale wrote this poem shortly after the Great War and this is important to understand the tone of the poem. In the first part she speaks of the beauty and rebirth of nature, how it comes to life everyday again.  In the second part however she speaks about the war and the way the scars of the battle fade away with time , until all is forgotten. The first part uses figurative language to express the delightful  and pleasing way nature works.

Question: Which statement best describes the effect of figurative language on the tone of the poem?

Answer: A. - The imagery of the animals and trees provides a soothing tone.

Answer 2

The use of descriptive language creates a desolate tone