Read the poem below and answer the question that follows.

“simile”
by n. scott momaday

what did we say to each other
that now we are as the deer
who walk in single file
with heads high
with ears forward
with eyes watchful
with hooves always placed on firm ground
in whose limbs there is latent flight

source: momaday, n. scott. “simile.” the language of literature. new york: mcdougal littell, 2006. 265. print.

which word best describes the mood of this poem?

vigilant

lighthearted
jealous
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The correct answer is A. Vigilant

Explanation:

In literature, the mood refers to the atmosphere the writer creates in a literary piece and that is reflected on the vibes, and emotions that emerge in the reader while reading the literary piece; examples of mood include peaceful, dark, or vigilant. Additionally, the mood is created by the details used by the writer and the actions in it. In the case of the poem "Simile" by  the writer N. Scott Momaday the writer compares people to a deer "what did we say to each other that now we are as the deer" and after this describes the deer behaves this include walking carefully with the head high, having ears in an attentive position and watching carefully, also it suggest the position of deer expresses it is ready to flight or scape if necessary, considering this, the mood or the feeling it creates on the reader is "vigilant" because it describes, including a bit of suspense, the way a deer is watching an attentive to run if necessary, which means the action of the deer and the use of words makes the reader feel the vigilant state in the poem.

i believe the answer is b. we

the development of trade during the middle age increased to the change given in the agriculture, which gave money, industry and markets a bigger importance in economy. the agriculture production was more than the consumption, which meant the creation of wider markets out of the areas. besides, with the end of multiple wars, the population increased and new trade routes were created.