Question

select the correct answer from each drop - down menu. how do these final lines from \kubla khan\ by samuel taylor coleridge affect the overall tone of the poem? in \kubla khan,\ coleridge describes the creation and destruction of kubla khans palace in the gives the poem a quality. through the character of kubla khan, coleridge uses the wild image of the mongols to suggest that kubla khan is insane, implying that all creative actions are the acts of men. the last lines bring the poem to a close. flashing eyes evoke the image of passionate creativity. by talking about \holy dread,\ coleridge suggests that creation is both and demonic. and close your eyes with holy dread for he on honey - dew hath fed, and drunk the milk of paradise. weave a circle round him thrice, his flashing eyes, his floating hair!

Explanation:

The final lines of "Kubla Khan" with their vivid imagery of "flashing eyes" and "floating hair" along with the command to "weave a circle round him thrice" and mention of "holy dread" create a sense of the supernatural and intense passion. They suggest a wild, almost demonic - yet passionate - form of creativity. The reference to "holy dread" adds a mystical and powerful tone to the poem, enhancing its overall dream - like and awe - inspiring atmosphere.

Answer:

The final lines evoke a sense of the supernatural and passionate creativity, adding a mystical and intense tone to the poem.