2118English LiteratureMedium
Which of the following statements best characterizes the last two stanzas of Charles Baudelaire’s symbolist poem “Correspondences”?
AThey ascribe colors and sounds to scents, relying on a device known as synesthesia.
BThey use metaphors with subtle political connotations.
CThey describe a scene in the countryside, which symbolizes the state of the author’s soul.
DThey describe the author’s experiences as a young child.
Correct answer
A. They ascribe colors and sounds to scents, relying on a device known as synesthesia.
Explanation
The correct answer is They ascribe colors and sounds to scents, relying on a device known as synesthesia..