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Meta Poetry: Poetry about Poetry

Question 14 • IC English 11 - Deering

Read the excerpt from "Poetry." however: when dragged into prominence by half poets, the result is not poetry, nor till the poets among us can be "literalists of the imagination"—aboveinsolence and triviality and can presentfor inspection, "imaginary gardens with real toads in them," shall we have it.Based on context, what is the most likely definition for “triviality”?

Answer
A
importance
B
insignificance
C
value
D
meaning

Explanation

“Triviality” refers to something unimportant or lacking significance. In the excerpt, poets must rise above “insolence and triviality” to create meaningful poetry, so “insignificance” is the best match. “Importance” and “value” mean nearly the opposite, while “meaning” does not fit as directly.

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