Question

The phrase that best characterizes "Variations on a Theme by William Carlos

Answer 1

Answer:

Imitative yet fresh

Explanation:

It's D for this one, but the answers mix up.

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Answer 2

Answer:  D. Imitative yet fresh

Explanation:

Koch´s poem is a parody, meaning that it purposefully makes fun of something. In this case, the author mocks a serious composition by imitating its style or tone. "Variations on a Theme by William Carlos

Williams," as many other poems by Koch, used satire to express his disagreement with the idea of poetry being solemn and not suitable for humor. By using a similar structure and theme (having done something wrong and providing an excuse for it), Koch mocks "This is Just to Say," by William Carlos Williams. And to make it more clear, Koch makes his character a doctor, just like Williams, who was a poet in his free time after working in the hospital.