Question

They begin beating it with a hose to find out what it really means. How does the figurative language in this excerpt reveal Collins's message? It criticizes the way some readers try to understand a poem. It criticizes the violent themes found in modern poetry. It suggests that the study of poetry requires physical strength. It suggests that every poem has a simple meaning.

Answer 1

Answer: It criticizes the way some readers try to understand a poem

Explanation:

The figurative language in this excerpt reveal that the way some readers try to understand a poem was being criticized by Collins criticizes.

He believes that some readers are not patient enough to understand the meaning of a poem and critically understand and analyse it. He wants them to be open minded, find the clues in the poem, its meaning and enjoy the poet's skills.