Question

How does sensory detail contribute to the effect of poetry?

a) it provides the reader with insight into the poet's biography and background
b) it lets the poet avoid using unusual or surprising words and phrases
c) it helps the poet transmit a specific experience rather than a general one
d) it allows the poet to summarize complex ideas and appeal to a general audience

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Answer 1

Sensory detail contributes to the effect of poetry by helping the poet transmit a specific experience rather than a general one.

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

• Sensory detail is something which is used to draw the interest of the reader to the written work. Sensory details consists of our senses like sound, fragrance, sight and taste.
• Sensory details are used with extensive description and it is made to give a realistic feel to the readers such that the reader can visualise the scene in a better way.
• Sensory details can be something specific like “the smell of roses” or something general like “the sweet smell of flowers”.