Question

Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud." For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils. Which statement most accurately describes this excerpt?
A.This excerpt shows influences of the Romantic movement because it hints at the speaker’s contempt toward the Industrial Revolution.
B.This excerpt shows influences of the Enlightenment period because it uses formal language to describe the speaker’s experience.
C.This excerpt shows influences of the Romantic movement because it focuses on the awe-inspiring power of nature.
D.This excerpt shows influences of the Enlightenment period because it contains highly technical language.

Answer 1

Answer: C.This excerpt shows influences of the Romantic movement because it focuses on the awe-inspiring power of nature.

In this poem, the author (William Wordsworth) recalls the image of the daffodils he saw when taking a walk outside. He tells us that, sometimes, he lies in his couch in a distracted mood, and the image of the flowers comes to him. His heart is filled with pleasure, and he feels it dances with the flowers. The author tells us how happy it makes him to think of this time and these flowers, emphasizing the awe-inspiring power of nature.

Answer 2

C is right!!!!
 This excerpt shows influences of the Romantic movement because it focuses on the awe-inspiring power of nature.