Appeals, Rhetorical Devices, and Figurative Language — Unit test

Question 2 • SC-English 3 Honors

Which of these best explains the paradox presented in the poem "Homework"?

Answer

Though many famous monuments need restoration, rescuing wildlife needs to be prioritized.

Though there are countless global crises that require attention, the most important one is reducing pollution.

Though an international clean-up is needed, the solution is not as simple as cleaning laundry.

Though many countries have problems that need attention, the United States cannot address them all.

Explanation

The poem contrasts the huge task of cleaning up pollution around the world with the ordinary task of doing laundry. The paradox is that a global environmental problem sounds like something that could be fixed by “cleaning,” but it is far more complicated than washing clothes. Choice C captures this contrast.

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