Question

Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud." When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. What is the effect of the word dancing as it is used in this context? It suggests that the plants in this poem possess magical powers. It shows that the flowers are cheerfully moving with the wind. It describes the signs of a strong storm that is approaching. It emphasizes the poet’s interest in folktales and traditional tales.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is b. It shows that the flowers are cheerfully moving with the wind.

Explanation:

The poem "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" was written by  William Wordsworth. It is the most known work from this author and it is also called "Daffodils". This poem was written in a romantic style, that is the reason why dancing in the poem has the meaning of the flowers are cheerfully moving with the wind. It is common to see in this type of writings this literary figure.

Answer 2

It shows that the flowers are cheerfully moving with the wind.