Question

read the line from robert hayden’s poem \monet’s waterlilies,\ then look at the painting water lilies by claude monet.
o light beheld as through refracting tears.
how does this line relate to the artwork?
○ it points out that the artwork addresses a sad topic.
○ it explains the importance of light to supporting life.
○ it compares the painting to an emotional experience.
○ it suggests that the scene was painted at night.

Explanation:

The line "light beheld as through refracting tears" uses "refracting tears" (an emotional, personal experience) to describe the light in the painting. The other options are incorrect: the artwork isn’t sad - themed, the line isn’t about light’s life - supporting role, and the scene isn’t night - time. So it compares the painting to an emotional experience.

Answer:

It compares the painting to an emotional experience.