Question

what metaphor does wordsworth develop throughout the first poem?
a he compares a bird to a preacher, communicating religious devotion through its powerful song.
b he compares nature to a teacher, communicating wisdom through health and cheerfulness.
c he compares a bird to a preacher, crying out against the study of science and art.
d he compares nature to a teacher, encouraging the study of science and art.
part b
how does the metaphor identified in part a help create mood and add meaning?
a it creates an optimistic mood, leading readers to view the experience of nature as a more beneficial alternative to intellectual study.
b it creates a somber mood, leading readers to view the spiritual impact of nature as more valuable than its sensory pleasures.
c it creates a mistrustful mood, leading readers to question humanitys chances of ever understanding the natural world.
d it creates a tense mood, leading readers to view traditional education as a corrupting influence.

Explanation:

Para la Parte A, Wordsworth a menudo veía a la Naturaleza como un maestro que comunica sabiduría. Las otras opciones no son representativas de su pensamiento general. Para la Parte B, al comparar a la Naturaleza como un maestro, crea un tono optimista, mostrando que la Naturaleza es una alternativa beneficiosa a los estudios intelectuales.

Answer:

Part A: B. He compara Nature a un teacher, comunicating wisdom through health and cheerfulness.
Part B: A. It creates an optimistic mood, leading readers to view the experience of nature as a more beneficial alternative to intellectual study.