Analyzing Layers of Meaning in Poetry Answers

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How does the word "absurdity” affect the poem’s meaning?

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It suggests that poets risk looking like fools if readers do not understand their work.
B
It suggests that the best poets do not take themselves too seriously.
C
It suggests that poetry is always irrational and disorderly.
D
It suggests that poetry is always difficult to perform in front of an audience.
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Read the excerpt from the poem and the two definitions. What is the effect of the poet’s use of the word "rime”?

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It makes writing poetry seem challenging, like trying to climb something slippery.
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It makes writing poetry seem easy, like sliding up a smooth surface.
C
It creates a metaphor that compares reading poetry to a circus performance.
D
It creates a symbol that connects writing to nature.
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