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read the following poem \fog\ by carl sandburg:

the fog comes
on little cat feet.

it sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.

which statement best explains how the poet’s word choice in this poem conveys the tone?

a. his condensed, concise language supports a sense of playfulness.

b. his use of active verbs highlights the theme of movement.

c. his repetition of the word \on\ highlights the oppressive tone.

d. his ending of \moves on\ conveys disillusionment with city life.

Explanation:

• Option A: The poem uses short, tight language paired with a whimsical cat metaphor, creating a playful, light tone that matches this description.
• Option B: While movement is present, the question asks about tone, not theme, so this is off-topic.
• Option C: The word "on" is not used to create an oppressive tone; the poem feels gentle, not harsh.
• Option D: There is no evidence of disillusionment with city life in the text.

Answer:

A. His condensed, concise language supports a sense of playfulness.