Question

the idiom \from the horses mouth\ means \from a source with personal knowledge.\ how does the use of \the horses mouths\ in the bolded subtitles of passage 2 affect the mood of the poem? a it creates a doubting mood because the phrase suggests that one of the horses is not telling the truth. b it creates a whimsical mood because the phrase suggests that the horses are suddenly able to speak. c it creates an ironic mood because the phrase is being used both literally and figuratively about the horses. d it creates an appreciative mood because the phrase reflects respect for the horses after a traumatic experience.

Explanation:

The idiom "from the horse's mouth" implies a reliable source. In the context of the poem, when used as "The Horses' Mouths" in a subtitle, the idea of horses speaking (which is not normal in reality) gives a whimsical or playful feeling. Horses are not typically thought - to be able to communicate in a human - like way, so this creates a light - hearted and fantastical mood.

Answer:

B. It creates a whimsical mood because the phrase suggests that the horses are suddenly able to speak.