Question

__1. In “Retort," who is speaking to whom?

a. Phyllis is speaking to herself.
b. Phyllis is speaking to the speaker.
c. The speaker is speaking to Phylhis.
d. The speaker is speaking to himself.

Answer 1

Answer: D: The speaker is speaking to himself

Explanation: It says in the beginning of the poem "thou art a fool," Said My head to my heart." He is not speaking to Phyllis, he is speaking about Phyllis to himself.