Question

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1 which of the lines from the poem best helps the reader understand the meaning of the word \menace\?
a \with threatening tunes and low,—\
b \the thunder hurried slow\
c \there came one drop of giant rain,\
d \but overlooked my father’s house\
2 read the lines from the poem.
the lightning showed a yellow beak,
and then a livid claw.
which of the following best describes the meaning of these lines?
a the lightning is striking wagons, nests, and barns.
b the bolts of lightning seem to be dangerously alive.
c at night, flashes of lightning show the features of birds.
d the storm is pushing eagles and hawks into their nests.

Explanation:

1. For question 1: "Menace" means a threat. The line "With threatening tunes and low,—" uses the synonym "threatening" to directly convey the menacing nature of the wind, matching the definition of menace.
2. For question 2: The lines use metaphor to compare lightning to a bird's beak and claw, framing the lightning as a living, dangerous creature rather than describing actual birds or literal strikes.

Answer:

1. A. "With threatening tunes and low,—"
2. B. The bolts of lightning seem to be dangerously alive.