Read the excerpt from Between the Silver and the Ash. In wintertime you will not see The object of your heart's desire. The treasure that will set you free You will not find in earth or fire. But stand where rocks and pebbles sing And seek the joyous sounds of spring. Based on the poet’s word choices, what is the tone toward those who seek the treasure? disinterested mocking encouraging humorous

In these lines, the author talks about people who are looking for "the object of their heart's desire." He calls this a treasure, and tells people that they will not find this in wintertime. This is not a negative comment, however. The author uses an encouraging tone, and he asks those who seek this treasure to "seek the joyous sounds of spring."

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