Question

how is the theme of \the tide rises, the tide falls\ revealed in the poem?○ the poem starts with an indication of inevitability and ends on a note of transcendence.○ the poem begins by suggesting that humans live in harmony with nature, then contradicts itself by the end.○ the poem changes from one that indicates an awe of nature to one that conveys a fear of it.○ the poem shows natural imagery throughout to indicate that nature continues long after humans do.

Explanation:

"The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls" centers on the contrast between the enduring, cyclical nature of the tide (natural world) and the fleeting presence of humans. The tide's unchanging rise and fall persists even as human figures (like the traveler) vanish, which is emphasized through consistent natural imagery throughout the poem.

• The first option is incorrect: the poem does not end on transcendence, but on nature's continuity despite human absence.
• The second option is incorrect: there is no contradiction; the poem consistently frames nature as independent of human harmony.
• The third option is incorrect: the poem does not shift from awe to fear; it maintains a steady focus on nature's unyielding cycle.

Answer:

D. The poem shows natural imagery throughout to indicate that nature continues long after humans do.