Which phrase from the poem "Monet’s ‘Waterlilies’” best describes how the water lilies are portrayed in this painting?

The phrase “The seen, the known / dissolve” describes the water lilies and their reflections blending into the water, making clear forms seem to disappear. The other choices refer to pollution, news events, or the speaker’s affection for the painting rather than how the lilies are portrayed.

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