The Second Coming commonlit

1. What effect does the imagery in lines 5-6 produce on the
   

poem's tone?

AIt refers to the biblical flood and Noah's ark, and

creates a reassuring tone by suggesting that this shift to

global violence and chaos may actually be part of

redemption.

BIt contributes to the tone of regret, for like a flood

released, the violence of global warfare cannot be

contained.

CIt has apocalyptic associations, contributing to the

unsettling tone.

DIt reminds the reader of violence, creating a

sympathetic tone.