Rhyme creates rhythm in a poem
Literary analysis is defined as an argumentative analysis of a literary work. Though it may seem like a tedious reading, these choices could serve as a hook for the introduction of a literary analysis.
C) A MEANINGFUL QUOTATION
D) A UNIVERSAL IDEA
E) A STARTLING FACT
According to its title, Brueghel's painting is meant to portray the Fall of Icarus. It shows Icarus' legs splashing into the water as his wings fail. As the title also implies, it shows a landscape, seemingly just to give a setting for the fall.
Auden's poem references specific details from this painting, but does so with the intention of pointing out how people, too often, ignore other human suffering. Her poem focuses on the bystanders in the painting, and how they are all turned away from Icarus as he experiences this tragedy.
The answer would be C, To describe how quickly the once sleepy town comes alive.
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