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In English / High School | 2014-08-21

Which line from the poem "The Lake of the Dismal Swamp" by Thomas Moore is the best example of imagery?

A. "His path was rugged and sore"
B. "Long and loving our life shall be"
C. "This lover and maid so true"
D. "And the boat return’d no more"

Asked by allstartookey123

Answer (3)

"The path was rugged and sore"
This line is most distinctly descriptive. The other lines do contain imagery, but they require the reader to develop the image, whereas rugged & sore are very descriptive of the path's physical condition.

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

The line from the poem "The lake of the dismal swamp" by Thomas Moore that best explains imagery is:
"The path was rugged and sore"

Answered by Xhade | 2024-06-10

The best example of imagery from the poem "The Lake of the Dismal Swamp" by Thomas Moore is option A: "His path was rugged and sore." This line uses descriptive language to vividly evoke sensory experiences, making it stand out among the choices provided.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-08-23