Question

Why did William Carlos Williams suggest that poetry is like a machine?

A. Because it has energy and forward motion
B. Because it is mechanical and repetitive
O C. Because it is usually written very quickly
D. Because it can be reproduced easily
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Answer 1

answer would be A because poetry is not often written quickly, it all depends on the process of the writer which cancels C out. Modern poetry can't be reproduced easily because again that is more of a personal statement regarding the writer which cancels D, and no all poetry is repetitive since there are different types of poetry which cancels B and you get left with A which does makes more sense knowing the main purpose of a poem is to transfer a meaning