Question

review the passage. the simile is shown in bold. i wandered lonely as a cloud that floats on high oer vales and hills, when all at once i saw a crowd, a host, of golden daffodils; beside the lake, beneath the trees, fluttering and dancing in the breeze. the waves beside them danced; but they outdid the sparkling waves in glee: a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company. adapted from william wordsworth, \i wandered lonely as a cloud\ what is the effect of the simile on the passages meaning or tone? it suggests the author feels purposeless. it creates a an uplifting tone. it suggests the author feels disappointed.

Explanation:

The simile "I wandered lonely as a cloud" compares the speaker's solitary wandering to a cloud floating alone. However, the overall mood of the passage with the lively daffodils and the joy - filled description later creates an uplifting tone. The image of a cloud also gives a sense of freedom and light - ness, contributing to an overall positive and elevated feeling in the poem.

Answer:

It creates an uplifting tone.