Question

Read the following excerpt from "After the Winter” by Claude McKay.

And we will seek the quiet hill
Where towers the cotton tree,
And leaps the laughing crystal rill,
And works the droning bee.
And we will build a cottage there
Beside an open glade,
With black-ribbed blue-bells blowing near,
And ferns that never fade.
What effect does the repetition of the word "and” have on this stanza?
A. It emphasizes that a quiet hill is much more desirable than a droning bee.
B. It highlights the poet’s desire to seek a quiet hill with a cotton tree.
C. It stresses the images of the crystal rill, the droning bee, and the cottage, but not the ferns.
D. It connects and gives equal importance to all of the ideas and images in the stanza.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

The correct answer is D. It connects and gives equal importance to all of the ideas and images in the stanza. The repetition of the word "and" at the beginning of each line creates a sense of continuity and unity by connecting all of the ideas and images presented in the stanza. It suggests that each element mentioned is equally important and contributes to the overall desired scene of seeking a quiet hill with a cotton tree, a crystal rill, a droning bee, and a cottage beside an open glade with black-ribbed blue-bells and everlasting ferns. The repetition of "and" helps to create a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere in the stanza.

Answer 2

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