Question

identify the choice that best answers the question. the following question has two parts. answer part a first, and then part b.

part a: according to \some advice to those who will serve time in prison,\ what can weaken a prisoners ability to survive prison?

ending a relationship with a loved one
forgetting to care for oneself
focusing on the future
longing for the outside world

Explanation:

Analyze the poem's central advice

Using the Literary Analysis knowledge point, we examine Nâzım Hikmet's poem "Some Advice to Those Who Will Serve Time in Prison." The speaker advises the prisoner on how to survive mentally and spiritually. The poem warns against thinking of the outside world constantly, as looking at the clock or longing for freedom can consume and weaken a person's resolve.

Evaluate the options

• "ending a relationship with a loved one": The poem suggests holding onto connections, but ending them is not highlighted as the primary threat to survival.
• "forgetting to care for oneself": The poem advises staying active and taking care of oneself, but the most direct warning is about the mental trap of longing.
• "focusing on the future": The poem encourages living in the present and staying strong, but focusing on the future is not what weakens them.
• "longing for the outside world": The poem explicitly warns that expecting or constantly thinking about the outside world (like waiting for letters or looking at the clock) is dangerous and can weaken a prisoner's spirit.

Answer:

• ending a relationship with a loved one
• forgetting to care for oneself
• focusing on the future
• longing for the outside world (Correct answer)