Writing Workshop: Narrative Writing — Unit test

Question 8 • FL-1001370-English 3 A

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

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

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

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

Explanation

Bradstreet compares her book to a child and describes the care and embarrassment she feels about its flaws, reflecting the work of writing and revising. Wheatley’s poem celebrates the beauty of evening and expresses reverence and gratitude for God’s creation. So the best description is that Bradstreet’s poem praises the care that goes into writing, while Wheatley’s praises gratitude for God’s creation.

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