Question

close read: analyze the text
identify the choice that best answers the question.
what does this line from \jabberwocky\ describe?
one, two! one, two! and through and through
a. the jabberwock as it circles the hero
b. two creatures as they rush through the forest
c. the heros sword as it strikes the jabberwock
d. the jabberwock as it whiffles through the woods

Explanation:

In "Jabberwocky", the rhythm and repetition of "One, two! One, two!" along with "through and through" suggest the rapid, forceful motion of the hero's sword as it strikes the Jabberwock. This is a key moment in the poem's battle scene.

Answer:

C. the hero's sword as it strikes the Jabberwock