Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this poem.
In "To a Poor Old Woman," how does the image of ripe plums "seeming to fill the air" affect the
poem?
A) It helps shift the poem's playful, provocative tone.
B) It helps develop the poem's ironic, irreverent tone.
C) It helps reinforce the poem's affectionate, appreciative tone.
D) It helps create the poem's anxious, apologetic tone.

Read the passage. the boy took care to sit on the far side of the room, away from the purse, where he thought she could easily see him out of the corner of her eye if she wanted to. he did not trust the woman not to trust him. and he did not want to be mistrusted now. which best describes roger's traits based upon his thoughts and feelings? question 4 options: he is exhausted and depressed. he is wild and impatient he is cautious and wise he is angry and temperamental.