Poetic Form in "I Am Offering This Poem To You" — Quiz
Question 1 • Literature and Composition I
Read the excerpt from the poem "I Am Offering This Poem.” I am offering this poem to you, since I have nothing else to give. Keep it like a warm coat when winter comes to cover you, or like a pair of thick socks the cold cannot bite through, The comparisons made in the second half of this excerpt suggest that
Answer
A
only love can truly comfort a person.
B
love is insignificant and does not offer much.
C
the poem can offer warmth and protection.
D
warm clothing is more important than love.
Explanation
The poem compares itself to a warm coat and thick socks that protect someone from the cold. These images suggest that the poem—and the love it expresses—can provide comfort and protection. So the best answer is “the poem can offer warmth and protection.”
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