What combination of elements portray the pleasures of winter in these lines from the poem? now yellow waxen lights shall wait on honey love the word choice, sound, and imagery emphasize gentleness. the “waxen lights” contrast with the sweetness of “honey love.” the references to golden colors echo the comforts of winter. the rhythm creates a sense of languor characteristic of winter.

Why was the u. s. annexation of hawaii delayed until william mckinley became president? a: the rebels who overthrew queen liliuokalani opposed u. s. annexation. b: the senate did not approve the treaty of annexation until mckinley entered the white house. c: supporters of the nationalist cause were in the majority in hawaii until 1898. d: mckinley’s predecessor, grover cleveland, refused to sign the treaty of annexation.