Question #6430558Single Choice

AP English Literatur

Question

In the following line from William Blake’s The Tyger:

“Tyger Tyger, burning bright,
In the forests of the night;
What immortal hand or eye,
Could frame thy fearful symmetry?”

The use of the word “burning” contributes most to the tone of the poem by:

Emphasizing the innocence of the tiger

Creating a sense of warmth and comfort

Evoking fear and awe at the tiger’s power

Focusing on the natural beauty of the tiger

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