Question

²burls: knots
\april.\ by susan coolidge. https://www.public-domain-poetry.com/sarah-coolidge-april

1. part a

which statement is a theme of the poem?
a the start of spring often brings a sense of hopelessness and despair.
b the cyclical nature of life is evident in the return of beauty each spring.
c loss and grief are unavoidable parts of life, but they are often unexpected.
d thunderstorms are frightening, but they are important to refresh the natural world.

1. part b

which set of lines from the poem best supports the theme in part a?
a \hark! upon the east-wind, piping, creeping,
comes a voice all clamorous with despair;\ (lines 1-2)
all my hedgerows, flushed with maying?

Explanation:

For Part A, the poem "April" centers on spring's return, which reflects life's cyclical pattern of beauty renewing each year. For Part B, the line referencing hedgerows "flushed with May" shows spring's recurring beauty, directly supporting the cyclical life theme.

Answer:

Part A

B. The cyclical nature of life is evident in the return of beauty each spring.

Part B

(The option text for the correct supporting line is: "all my hedgerows, flushed with May!")