Question

Find the error in the quoted lines, if any:
"there was a time when meadow, grove, and stream,
the earth, and every common sight,
to me did seem
apparelled in celestial light ..." -William Wordsworth

• A. The commas aren't necessary.
• B. The capital letters are missing at the beginning of each line.
• C. The ellipses is incorrectly placed.
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The capital letters are missing at the beginning of each line.

According to general rule, the first letter of each beginning word in a line of poetry is capitalized. This is how poetry is distinguished from other art forms traditionally.

Thus, according to rules, the correct answer is Option B. The remaining options are incorrect.