Poem Excerpt Sentiment Analysis
XAT 2017 · Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning · Medium · Verbal Ability
Read the following excerpt and answer the question that follows:
Fragrant with steam were the days and the nights red with many braziers in the beloved house of my father, my mother.
Which of the following options is the closest expression of the poet's feeling?
- A.
The house was located in beautiful settings probably surrounded by flowers in the mountains.
- B.
The ancestral home was probably the most important house in the community.
- C.
The poet fondly recalls the pleasant climate enjoyed day and night.
- D.
The poet misses the braziers and steam she had enjoyed during her childhood.
- E.
Everything about the house felt special because of her parents love for her.
E
Explanation
The phrases "fragrant with steam" and "nights red with many braziers" create a warm atmosphere that reflects an emotional connection with the home, while "the beloved house of my father, my mother" emphasizes that the poet's fondness for the place is derived from the presence and love of her parents.
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