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emily dickinson • 1891
emily dickinson (1830 - 1886) was an american poet who lived a mostly introverted,
secluded life, maintaining friendships through written letters. she wrote over 1800
poems in her seclusion, most of which were published after her death.
as you read, take notes on the speakers opinions on personal living and what it
takes to be a “somebody.”
im nobody! who are you?
are you - nobody - too?
then theres a pair of us!
dont tell! theyd advertise - you know!
how dreary - to be - somebody!
how public - like a frog -
to tell ones name - the livelong june -
to an admiring bog!
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1. what does the word “advertise” mean as used in line 4?

a. to commercialize
b. to reveal
c. to publicize
d. to promote

Explanation:

The word "advertise" in line 4 of the poem "I'm Nobody! Who are you?" by Emily Dickinson means to publicize. The context of the line "Don't tell! they'd advertise - you know!" suggests that if one were to reveal certain information (in this case, being a "somebody"), it would be made known or promoted to the public. This aligns with the meaning of "publicize", which is to make something known to the public.

Answer:

C. to publicize