4.1.4 Quiz: Understand Humans and the Environment
Question 4 of 10
What is the poet Sara Teasdale most likely criticizing in "There Will Come Soft
Rains"?
OA. Humanity's importance to the world
OB. Environmental pollution
OC. The cruelty of the seasons
D. People's tendency to be complacent
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Answer :

In the poem "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Sara Teasdale, the poet is most likely criticizing: - B. Environmental pollution. Sara Teasdale's poem explores a world where nature continues to thrive despite the absence of humans due to a war. Through vivid imagery, the poem highlights how nature carries on without human interference, emphasizing the idea that nature does not need humans to exist. The mention of "There Will Come Soft Rains" in the title refers to nature's ability to renew itself after destructive events. This suggests that Teasdale is critiquing the destructive impact of human activities, such as environmental pollution, on the natural world.