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2. What effect does the imagery in lines 5-6 produce on the
poem's tone?
A. It refers to the biblical flood and Noah's ark, and
creates a reassuring tone by suggesting that this shift to
global violence and chaos may actually be part of
redemption.
B. It contributes to the tone of regret, for like a flood
released, the violence of global warfare cannot be
contained.
C. It has apocalyptic associations, contributing to the
unsettling tone.
D. It reminds the reader of violence, creating a
sympathetic tone.