Question

In the poem, "From an Atlas of the Difficult World", Rich uses the word stagnant to create a tone of

Answer 1

Answer:

Carelessness

Explanation:

The word "stagnant" refers to something stopped, which does not advance, which is inedible and careless. For this reason, we can conclude that in using this word, the author wanted to add, in his poem, a tone of carelessness, neglect, indifference.

Answer 2

Either a tone of carelessness or hopelessness

(definition for stagnant: showing no activity; dull and sluggish)