Question

“the lantern path” in the quiet town at dusk, lanterns flicker on the lane, shadows stretch like whispering ghosts, echoes of yesterday remain. the children chase the silver light, laughing through the amber haze, every corner hides a story, every step recalls old days. beneath the willow, secrets sleep, old letters pressed in timeworn bark, the wind repeats a mournful song, a memory ignites a spark. lanterns guide the weary home, yet some paths wander far and wide, though streets are still, the heart is loud, and dreams refuse to hide. q 2 which of the following best shows how the authors repetition and stanza breaks contribute to the poems meaning? “shadows stretch like whispering ghosts”—shows eeriness “beneath the willow, secrets sleep”—symbolizes secrets “though streets are still, the heart is loud”—shows contrast between quiet and emotion “every corner hides a story / every step recalls old days”—repetition emphasizes memory; stanza break highlights each idea clear all

Explanation:

Repetition of "Every corner hides a story / Every step recalls old days" emphasizes the theme of memory. Stanza breaks separate and highlight these ideas. Other options focus on single - line interpretations rather than the combination of repetition and stanza breaks.

Answer:

"Every corner hides a story / Every step recalls old days"—repetition emphasizes memory; stanza break highlights each idea