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Imagism: A New Order in Poetry

Question 1 • DRHS Literature and Composition III

In the poem "This Is Just To Say," the poet creates an image of

Answer
A
satisfaction triumphing over regret.
B
forgiveness triumphing over bitterness.
C
joy triumphing over suffering.
D
success triumphing over secretiveness.

Explanation

The speaker apologizes for eating the plums, but describes them as “delicious,” “so sweet,” and “so cold.” Those details show how much satisfaction the speaker felt, despite recognizing that someone else may have wanted the plums. The image is therefore of satisfaction triumphing over regret: choice A.

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