Question

The poet has chosen specific details such as ‘still-sealed jars’, ‘left in a nervous haste’, ‘toys strewn’ in the last stanza. The impact of these words is that they ______.

Options

• describe the family’s condition vividly

• suggest a tragic outcome of the farm family

• explain the family’s common condition

• mourn the loss of the family

Answer 1

The poet has chosen specific details such as ‘still-sealed jars’, ‘left in a nervous haste’, ‘toys strewn’ in the last stanza. The impact of these words is that they suggest a tragic outcome of the farm family.

Explanation:

The details like “still-sealed jars” and “toys strewn” suggest that the family left the farmhouse suddenly. Their belongings were left behind in a hurried and nervous manner. These clues make us feel that something sad or tragic happened to the family.