Question

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

• A. Evening/Night
• B. Morning
• C. Afternoon
• D. Dawn

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Evening/Night

• 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.