Interpreting Poetry: Understanding and Enjoying Poetic Verse
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What is a common preconception that readers may have about poetry?

  • Poems mean anything the reader wants them to (correct)
  • Poems have no defined meaning
  • Poetry is only enjoyable for a select few
  • Poetry is always straightforward and easy to understand

    • What does the author suggest about the meanings of poems?

  • They only have one meaning that all readers agree on
  • They can have ambiguous or multiple levels of meaning (correct)
  • Their meanings are completely subjective and vary from person to person
  • They are always straightforward and easy to understand

    • How does the author describe the words of poetry?

  • They have meanings that vary from person to person
  • They convey straightforward and literal meanings
  • They can mean anything the reader wants them to
  • They generally have the meanings we customarily attach to them (correct)

    • What is the author's view on disagreement about poetry?

    <p>It is natural for readers to have differing tastes and opinions about poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should readers do when they read a poem?

    <p>Read it first for what it says</p> Signup and view all the answers

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