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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Exploring Tone in Poetry

Question 1 • (OC27) ENG 4-1001400-S2-VRobinson-VOL7006P

Which line from the poem “Madam and the Rent Man” best reflects the language of the times it was written in?

Answer
A
“And rot away”
B
“And you ain’t done a thing”
C
“And the attic leaks”
D
“It’s not up to me”

Explanation

The line “And you ain’t done a thing” uses “ain’t,” an informal, conversational expression that reflects the poem’s spoken, period-specific voice. The other lines use more standard wording and do not show that same distinctive colloquial language.

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