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Introduction to Romanticism — Quiz

Question 4 • English Language Arts 12

Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud." When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. What is the effect of the word dancing as it is used in this context?

Answer
A
It shows that the flowers are cheerfully moving with the wind.
B
It suggests that the plants in this poem possess magical powers.
C
It describes the signs of a strong storm that is approaching.
D
It emphasizes the poet’s interest in folktales and traditional tales.
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