Question 9
MediumOriginal questionWhat is this life if, ,
We have no time to stand and stare.
No time to stand beneath the
And stare as long as sheep or cows.
No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.
No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night.
No time to turn at Beauty’s ,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.
No time to wait till her mouth can
that smile her eyes began.
A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
What is the effect of repeating "No time to" at the start of many lines?
Show the answer and explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Each repetition adds another beautiful thing we fail to see, one after another.
The pile-up makes the loss feel large, which is the poem's point.
Worth noting
The lines list things we miss, not jobs to be done.
- Concept
- Understanding the effect of repetition
- Typical timeTypical
- 45 s
- Your timeYours
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