Question 14 of 15 • GA-American Literature and Composition CR_Seniors
Read this excerpt from Diane Di Prima’s poem "Buddhist New Year Song."I could see the planet from which we had comeI could not remember (then) what our purpose wasbut remembered the name Mahakala, in the dawnin the dawn confronted Shiva, the cold lightrevealed the “mindborn” worldsHow do the allusions exemplify Beat poetry?
Answer
A
The allusions offer images of nature for the excerpt.
B
The allusions are influenced by Buddhism and Hinduism.
C
The allusions recount historical fact for the excerpt.