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Imagism: A New Order in Poetry

Question 1 • DRHS Literature and Composition III

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

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

Explanation

Imagist poetry favors clear, precise language and concrete images rather than elaborate or abstract phrasing. In “This Is Just to Say,” the speaker describes simple, everyday actions and objects in plain words, so the language is direct and straightforward. “Fantastical and abstract” and “complicated and formal” do not fit the poem’s simple style.

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