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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Comparing Poetry and Art

Question 10 • RAIL NCAA OC English IV B 2027

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

Answer
A
“poisons the air like fallout”
B
“The seen, the known / dissolve”
C
“Today as the news from Selma and Saigon”
D
“the serene great picture that I love”

Explanation

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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