Appeals, Rhetorical Devices, and Figurative Language — Unit test
Question 14 • SC-English 3 Honors
Read the poem.Nature's SymphonyHeartbeat of the forest, pulsing strongPrimal rhythm and ancient songLeaves and branches whisperMelody of a wild balletWaterfall thunders, rushCrashing waves, symphony of the seaCrickets chirp, owls hootNighttime chorus, nature's luteBirdsong soars, greeting dawnNature's rebirth, like Phoenix risingBees buzz, flowers bloomNature's rhythm, heartbeat of it allHow does the allusion in this excerpt reinforce the meaning of the poem?
Answer
A
The allusion clarifies the geographic orientation.
B
The allusion emphasizes wildlife achievements.
C
The allusion emphasizes the rhythms of nature.
D
The allusion recounts specific damages from fire.
Explanation
The allusion is to the Phoenix, a mythical bird that rises again, which appears in “Nature’s rebirth, like Phoenix rising.” It reinforces the poem’s idea that nature renews itself in a repeating cycle, fitting the recurring heartbeat, songs, and rhythms described throughout. It does not recount damage from a specific fire.
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