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.
Which of the following options is the closest expression of the poet’s feeling?
The correct answer is option (e)
“fragrant with steam” and “nights red with many braziers”—creates a warm atmosphere that reflects an emotional connection with the home.
“the beloved house of my father, my mother” emphasises that the poet’s fondness for the place is from the presence and love of her parents.
This suggests that everything about the house felt special because of the affection associated with her parents.
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