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What is the central theme of the poem 'Keeping Quiet'?
What is the central theme of the poem 'Keeping Quiet'?
- The celebration of chaos and disorder
- The need for constant noise and activity
- The importance of silence and contemplation (correct)
- The joy of speaking loudly
What does the speaker suggest can be achieved through keeping quiet?
What does the speaker suggest can be achieved through keeping quiet?
- Avoiding responsibility and action
- Becoming isolated and disconnected
- Understanding the interconnectedness of all living beings (correct)
- Escaping from reality and its challenges
What does the poem 'Keeping Quiet' propose as a symbolic gesture?
What does the poem 'Keeping Quiet' propose as a symbolic gesture?
- A protest against silence
- A moment of global silence (correct)
- A campaign for constant noise
- A day of loud celebrations