Question

What time of day is the poem Elwgy Written in a Country Churchyard being

• A. Late afternoon
• B. Early morning
• C. Midday
• D. Evening

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Late afternoon

• In the first line, "The curfew tolls the knell of parting day," Gray signals the end of the day, with the curfew bell marking the transition from day to night.

• This time of day, the late afternoon, is often associated with reflection, as it represents the closing of one chapter (the day) and the approach of another (night or death).