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Question 17 • English III

Read this excerpt from Diane Di Prima’s poem "Buddhist New Year Song." I could see the planet from which we had come I could not remember (then) what our purpose was but remembered the name Mahakala, in the dawn in the dawn confronted Shiva, the cold light revealed the “mindborn” worlds How do the allusions exemplify Beat poetry?

Answer
A
The allusions recount historical fact for the excerpt.
B
The allusions are influenced by Buddhism and Hinduism.
C
The allusions offer images of nature for the excerpt.
D
The allusions connect to consumerism.
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