Question

multiple - choice 1 point
how do words like prisoned, liberty, and captivity impact the meaning of the poem?
by creating a feeling of hopelessness because of the separation of the wave in the rock pool
by showing the ocean is a reward for some waves, while the rock pool is a punishment to the caught wave.
by emphasizing the wave is trapped in the rock pool, while other waves move freely in the ocean.
by revealing the lonely and unpredictable nature of the waves in the rock pool.
multiple - choice 1 point
how does the use of slow in line 4 and recede in line 5 affect the tone of the poem?
it creates a serene tone.
it shifts the tone from envy to serenity.
it creates an unsettling tone.
it shifts the tone from blissful to cautious.

Explanation:

For the first question, words like "prisoned", "liberty", and "captivity" suggest a contrast between being trapped and being free. A wave in a rock - pool is trapped while others are free in the ocean. For the second question, "slow" and "recede" create a calm and peaceful atmosphere.

Answer:

1. C. by emphasizing the wave is trapped in the rock pool, while other waves move freely in the ocean.
2. A. It creates a serene tone.