Question

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Which of the following statements best summarized a theme of the poem?

A. Sometimes it can be fun for people to pretend they are invisible.

B. It is better to maintain a private identity than seek fame and recognition

C. Private living will prevent the spread of public gossip

D. Public life is exhausting and not worth the effort.

What is the significance of line 3 in the overall meaning of the poem?

A. It conveys that nobodies can experience companionship rather than simply isolation

B. It implies that the speaker has never met another nobody before and is not sure how to respond

C. It reveals that the speaker is lonely and looking for a meaningful relationship in life

The poem:

I’m Nobody! Who are you?

Are you— Nobody—too?

Then there’s a pair of us!

Don’t tell! They’d advertise—you know!



How dreary — to be — Somebody!

How public — like a Frog —

To tell one’s name — the livelong June —

To an admiring Bog!

Answer 1

1.

B. It is better to maintain a private identity than seek fame and recognition

2.

A. It conveys that nobodies can experience companionship rather than simply isolation

Step-by-step explanation:

The poet clearly doesn't like to publicize their life, prefers privacy.

B. It is better to maintain a private identity than seek fame and recognition

The third line clarifies that not being very social doesn't necessarily mean isolation

A. It conveys that nobodies can experience companionship rather than simply isolation