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Imagism: A New Order in Poetry

Question 3 • DRHS Literature and Composition III

In "Oread," H.D. uses words such as "splash," "hurl," and "cover" in order to

Answer
A
mirror images of nature to develop a natural rhythm for the poem.
B
create a powerful visual image of the action of the sea.
C
construct a metaphorical image to describe the power of the sea.
D
build an image of the sea as a vengeful and powerful force.

Explanation

The forceful verbs “splash,” “hurl,” and “cover” help readers picture the sea surging over the rocks and the speaker. They create a powerful visual image of the sea’s action. The poem portrays the sea as forceful, but the words do not suggest that it is vengeful.

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