Question

The tone of the poem as a whole can best be described as ______.

• A. delicate but firm
• B. disappointed but unapologetic
• C. ambivalent but patronizing
• D. world-weary and vague
• E. harsh and unyielding

Answer 1

The correct option is A delicate but firm

The message of the whole poem is that the relationship that is envisaged must be conducted on the understanding that both parties are complete equals and that neither will expect anything from the other . Individuals must be able to keep their liberties by not committing themselves to each other. The poem also expresses emotional coldness and sterility. Thus the tone of the poem can be best described as delicate but firm. So, option A is the correct answer.

Options B,C,D,E are incorrect.