Question

Which statement best describes the tones of "To My Dear Loving Husband" and "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty"?

A.)Bradstreet's poem has a thoughtful tone, while Wheatley’s poem has a more nervous tone.
B.)Bradstreet's poem has a soft and loving tone, while Wheatley’s poem has an energetic and excited tone.
C.)Bradstreet’s poem has a straightforward and direct tone, while Wheatley’s poem has an evasive and indirect tone.
D.)Bradstreet's poem has an aggressive tone, while Wheatley’s poem has a more relaxed tone.

Answer 1

"To My Dear and Loving Husband" and "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" are the tow short poems by Anne Breadstreet and Phillis Wheatley correspondingly. The poems show respect and adoration. They share gratitude and loyalty. Breadstreet's poem convey soft and loving tone because it is written for the husband of the writer, while Wheatley's poem has got energetic and excited tone because it is dedicated for the King. She praises the King in this poem and thanks God for that.

Answer 2

"Bradstreet's poem has a soft and loving tone, while Wheatley’s poem has an energetic and excited tone" is the statement that best describes the tones of "To My Dear Loving Husband" and "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty". The correct option among all the options given in the question is the second option or option "B".