Question

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.
% Question 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.

Hint:

When interpreting poetry, focus on emotional language and key symbols, such as "father," "mother," or "beloved house," which indicate deeper personal significance beyond just physical descriptions.

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

The poet's words express a nostalgic and emotional connection to the house where they grew up, particularly remembering the warmth and fragrance of the steam from the braziers, which evokes a sense of love and comfort associated with their parents. The mention of the "beloved house" and "my father, my mother" implies that the house felt special to the poet because of the love and care from their parents, not just the physical attributes of the house or the environment. - Option (A): The house was located in beautiful settings probably surrounded by flowers in the mountains. This option speaks about the setting but misses the emotional and personal connection expressed in the excerpt.
- Option (B): The ancestral home was probably the most important house in the community. This option is too focused on the house’s status in the community rather than the personal connection to the poet.
- Option (C): The poet fondly recalls the pleasant climate enjoyed day and night. While the climate is mentioned, the focus in the excerpt is more on the emotional connection and the presence of their parents, not just the climate.
- Option (D): The poet misses the braziers and steam she had enjoyed during her childhood. This option focuses on the sensory detail but misses the overall sense of love and the connection to the parents.
Thus, Option (E) best captures the emotional essence of the poet’s feelings, where everything about the house felt special due to the love from her parents.


Final Answer: E. Everything about the house felt special because of her parents’ love for her.