Practice Exam

Question 13 • Honors English III

Which statement best describes the thematic difference between "The Author to Her Book" and "A Hymn to the Evening"?

Answer

Bradstreet's poem praises the love between a mother and child, while Wheatley's poem praises love for nature.

Bradstreet praises loving gestures in a family, while Wheatley's poem praises the value of a good night’s rest.

Bradstreet's poem praises the care that goes into writing, while Wheatley's poem praises gratitude for God’s creation.

Bradstreet's poem praises the work of raising children, while Wheatley's poem praises the importance of music.

Explanation

Bradstreet compares her book to an imperfect child and describes the effort and care involved in writing and revising it. Wheatley’s “A Hymn to the Evening” reflects on the beauty of the evening sky and expresses praise and gratitude for God’s creation. Therefore, C best describes the thematic difference.

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