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What time of day is described in the opening of Dover Beach?

AEvening/Night

BMorning

CAfternoon

DDawn

Answer:

A. Evening/Night

Read Explanation:

  • In the opening lines of Dover Beach, Matthew Arnold describes a tranquil seaside scene during the evening or night.

  • The presence of the moonlight shining on the water suggests that it is nighttime.

  • The poem's speaker observes the calm tide and the distant French coast under the dim glow of the night, creating a serene yet reflective atmosphere.


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