Question

according to edgar allan poe in \the philosophy of composition,\ why are long poems a problem when it comes to \unity of impression\? a. because they become harder to find rhymes for, which ruins the overall mood b. because they are essentially several poems in one, which means there is no unity c. because they have to be read in more than one sitting, which breaks up the effect d. because they contain so much imagery and symbolism, which becomes overwhelming

Explanation:

Edgar Allan Poe emphasized that a poem should create a single, unified impression. A long poem would likely require multiple sittings to read. Each time the reader stops and starts again, the emotional and thematic flow (the "unity of impression") is disrupted. For example, if a reader pauses halfway through a long poem, real - life events or distractions during the break can interfere with fully immersing in the poem's intended mood and message.

Answer:

C. Because they have to be read in more than one sitting, which breaks up the effect