A compound subject is a subject containing more than one word, usually connected by a conjunction 'and.' Having that in mind, the correct answer is A. palms, cypress.
As you can see, there are two words making up the subject of the sentence, which is why the correct answer is A only.
Answer:
D
Explanation:
It could also be B but D makes the most sense
Returns to Ithaca but docent remember/recognize Athena
I infer you are referring to this poem;
Thunder blossoms gorgeously above our heads,
Great, hollow, bell-like flowers,
Rumbling in the wind,
Stretching clappers to strike our ears . . .
Full-lipped flowers
Bitten by the sun
Bleeding rain
Dripping rain like golden honey—
And the sweet earth flying from the thunder.
Answer:
It creates a positive impression.
Explanation:
Remember, it all starts with the Thunder storm which creates a positive feeling for the poet; this positive feeling is evident in the use of expressions such as gorgeously, honey, flowers. Overall the the storm led to a "sweet earth".