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Writing Workshop: Compare-Contrast Essay

Question 17 • 130CR English 3

Wanderers in that happy valleyThrough two luminous windows sawSpirits moving musicallyTo a lute's well-tuned law

Answer
T
The harmonious images are the “Rhythmical Creation of Beauty” that Poe outlines.
T
The picture of a castle relates to the “incitements of Passion” that Poe outlines.
T
The voyage of the wanderers reflect the “lessons of Truth” that Poe explains.
T
The images of instruments represent the “precepts of Duty” that Poe explains.

Explanation

The lines describe spirits moving musically to the sound of a lute, creating a harmonious and beautiful scene. Poe describes poetry’s aim as the “Rhythmical Creation of Beauty,” so choice A best fits. The passage is not mainly about a voyage, duty, or passion.

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