Question

question 17 of 20
which statement best evaluates the pace of delivery of a poetry reading?
a. the readers strong emotions while reading were not appropriate for the lighthearted subject matter in the poem.
b. the readers earnest tone showed her affection for the subject of the poem.
c. the readers slow and steady delivery enhanced the attitude of patient waiting described in the poem.
d. the readers british accent made the listeners feel more connected to the setting in the poem.

Explanation:

The question is about evaluating the pace of a poetry reading. Option A is about emotions' appropriateness, B about tone, D about accent—none relate to pace. Option C directly connects the slow, steady delivery (pace) to the poem's theme of patient waiting, making it the correct choice.

Answer:

C. The reader's slow and steady delivery enhanced the attitude of patient waiting described in the poem.