ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The tone of Emerson’s essay is best described as meant to inspire us. Inspirational. Emerson’s recurrent themes, the need for each individual to avoid conformity and false consistency, and follow their own instincts and ideas.

Detailed explanation-2: -The tone of the essay is poetic and calm and conveys Emerson’s love of the natural world.

Detailed explanation-3: -Emerson’s use of a calm, poetic tone and vivid imagery not only contributes to an appeal to pathos, but also gives insight into the positive influence that nature has on him. This insight gives the essay context, as Emerson’s love of nature is his motivating reason for delivering his intention to the audience.

Detailed explanation-4: -The greatest delight which the fields and woods minister, is the suggestion of an occult relation between man and the vegetable. I am not alone and unacknowledged.

Detailed explanation-5: -Which of the following best describes Emerson’s religious beliefs? He rejected organized religion but was extremely spiritual.