Question 25 • F25 American Literature A (English 11A Call)
Read the excerpt from "Dreams," by Edgar Allan Poe.Dreams! in their vivid coloring of life,As in that fleeting, shadowy, misty strifeOf semblance with reality, which bringsTo the delirious eye, more lovely thingsHow does the rhythm of the excerpt support the theme of the poem?
Answer
A
The rhythm is consistent, and Poe celebrates the consistent relief of his dreams.
B
The rhythm is continuous, and Poe celebrates the continuous cycle of life.
C
The rhythm is sporadic, and Poe bemoans the brevity of his dreams.
D
The rhythm is unpredictable, and Poe bemoans his inability to conjure dreams.