1. Read this line from the poem.
I
Wearied, exhausted, dully sleeping.
Which statement best explains how the commas in this line affect the
poem's meaning?
A They slow the pace, emphasizing the tiredness of the speaker.
B They separate ideas, emphasizing the excitement of springtime.
C They indicate changing feelings, underscoring the speaker's
disappointment.
D They suggest an accumulation of ideas, revealing the poem's central
theme.