Meta Poetry: Poetry about Poetry

Question 1

Based on your reading, what structure does Moore use in “Poetry”?

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C: free verse

Question 2

What is important, according to Moore?things that are easily understoodhigh-sounding interpretations✔ nature and biological processes

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: ✔ nature and biological processes

Question 3

What theme is expressed throughout the poem?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: Poetry communicates something authentic or real.

Question 4

Which of the following points did you include in your response? Check any of the boxes that apply.

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PENDING

Question 5

The first four stanzas end with a periodmid-sentence.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: mid-sentence

Question 6

What is Moore’s purpose in listing images in the second and third stanzas?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: to illustrate what she considers to be genuine subjects for poetry

Question 7

What is the effect of Moore’s choice of free verse and stanza structure in “Poetry”?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: The poem flows from beginning to end as if the speaker is trying to come to a conclusion.

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