Question

Li–Young Lee was born to parents exiled from China. His childhood was spent fleeing from one country to another to escape political persecution. Which characteristic of his poem "From Blossoms" most likely reflects this experience?

A. It inspires readers to appreciate the joys of the present.
B. It has strong ties to nature.
C. It uses line breaks to control the pacing.
D. There is no rhyme pattern.

Answer 1

A. It inspires readers to appreciate the joys of the present.

In his constant relocation, he had to see the joy with what he had wherever he was. This is shown his description of the peaches.

Answer 2

Answer: A. It inspires readers to appreciate the joys of the present.

Due to the constant changes the author experienced throughout his life, and the uncertainty regarding his future, it is likely he developed a heightened appreciation for the small pleasures of everyday life. This appreciation of the present is displayed in the poem, in which eating peaches by an orchard is presented as such a special and wonderful experience.