Question

how does the second stanza of "auspex" tie the first and third stanzas together? it prepares the reader for the seriousness that only appears in the third stanza. it offers a counterclaim to the first stanza, which is then rejected in the third stanza. it offers a break in thought from the subject matter of the first and third stanzas. it resolves the crucial problem that is raised in the first and third stanzas.

Answer 1

Answer: it offers a counterclaim to the first stanza, which is then rejected in the third stanza.

This poem discusses the pain and difficulty of moving through life. The author states that he cannot still his heart but that, soon enough, when all the birds have flown, it will stop. The first stanza presents the problem, while the second one, by discussing the swallows and the skyward, offers a counterclaim. However, we see that in the third stanza, this is rejected. We can identify this because of the phrase "sweet delusion."

Answer 2

The question is asking to choose among the following choices that states on how the second stanza tied the first and third stanzas together and base on the question, the answer would be "It offers a counterclaim to the first stanza, which is then rejected in the third stanza.". I hope you are satisfied with my answer and feel free to ask for more