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Imagism: A New Order in Poetry — Quiz

Question 2 • Literature and Composition III

The language used in "This Is Just to Say" is representative of imagist poetry because it is

Answer
A
complicated and formal.
B
direct and straightforward.
C
fantastical and abstract.
D
sentimental and whimsical.

Explanation

Imagist poetry favors clear, concise language and concrete images rather than elaborate or abstract expression. In “This Is Just to Say,” the speaker describes ordinary things—plums, a refrigerator, and their taste—in direct, straightforward words, so B is correct.

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