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Bright Romanticism: American Individualism — Test

Question 4 • English Language Arts 11

How does the theme of "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls" develop as the poem moves forward?

Answer
A
The poem starts with an indication of inevitability and ends on a note of transcendence.
B
The natural imagery is developed throughout to indicate that nature continues long after humans do.
C
The poem’s overall theme changes from one that indicates an awe of nature to one that conveys a fear of it.
D
The poem begins by suggesting that humans live in harmony with nature, then contradicts itself by the end.
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