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Read the following lines from "The Simulacra":
limestone quarries, pear orchards, children racing
after hoops, wobbling when their shadows wavered,
infants crying for fine rain, old women on stoops
darning gray veils...
What effect does the poet attempt to create in these lines?
A. The poet focuses on describing a single object to make it seem
complex.
B. The poet creates a mysterious tone by juxtaposing unusual
images.
C. The poet explains a feeling in a direct manner and provides an
example.
D. The poet emphasizes intimate feelings by using common
symbols.

User Katch
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C, I say C because of it saying things like “crying “ & “veils”.
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Answer:

B

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