Question

Which line best develops the setting of "The Cremation of Sam McGee"? And that very night, as we lay packed tight in our robes beneath the snow, And the dogs were fed, and the stars o’erhead were dancing heel and toe, He turned to me, and “Cap,” says he, “I’ll cash in this trip, I guess; And if I do, I’m asking that you won’t refuse my last request.” Well, he seemed so low that I couldn’t say no; then he says with a sort of moan, “It’s the cursed cold, and it’s got right hold till I’m chilled clean through to the bone. Yet ’tain’t being dead—it’s my awful dread of the icy grave that pains; So I want you to swear that, foul or fair, you’ll cremate my last remains.”

Answer 1

The line that describes the setting is “ and that very night, as we lay packed tight in our robes beneath the snow, and the dogs were fed, and the stars or head were dancing heel and toe.”

This line describes the time of day, the clothing worn by the characters, the weather conditions and season, and the surrounding dogs and stars with personification.

Answer 2

Answer:

"And that very night, as we lay packed tight in our robes beneath the snow, And the dogs were fed, and the stars o’erhead were dancing heel and toe..."

Explanation:

This is the line that best develops the setting of this story. The setting of a story refers to the context in which the story takes place. This involves many elements, such as the location of the story, the time period, the weather, etc. The author provides these details through vivid descriptions and imagery. This allows the reader to better picture the events of the story.