Question

read the following excerpt from because i do not think this poem

you are here this poem from
the whole show
nobody can make you can they?
this poem has and you up to here
hoken
this poem and got no manners

which of the following features of the stanza most clearly contributes to its chatty, informal quality?
a. the use of words such as whole and manners
b. the fact that it does not use lines that rhyme
c. the use of breaks between lines and of a question mark
d. the missing punctuation and use of slang such as and

part b

what is most clearly the effect of the feature identified in part a?
a. it is easier for the reader to follow the poet’s meaning
b. it helps the reader feel comfortable and at ease, as if the poet is a friend
c. it makes the poem seem more direct, as if the poet is saying exactly what he is thinking
d. it helps the reader picture what is going on without having to pause frequently to reread

Explanation:

Part A

To determine which feature contributes to the conversational tone, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Words like "nobody" and "matters" are common, not unique to conversational tone.
• Option B: Lack of rhyming lines doesn't relate to conversational style.
• Option C: Line breaks and a question mark are about structure, not tone.
• Option D: Missing punctuation (like run - on style) and using "and" (casual conjunction) mimic casual speech, which is conversational.

We consider the effect of the feature from Part A (missing punctuation and casual "and"):

• Option A: Missing punctuation and casual structure make meaning harder to follow, not easier.
• Option B: The style is more like informal speech, not creating a "friend" - like comfort in a typical way.
• Option C: The casual, unpunctuated, and slang - like ("and") use makes the poem seem like the poet is speaking their thoughts directly, as in a conversation.
• Option D: This style doesn't help with picturing events; it's about tone, not imagery.

Answer:

D. the missing punctuation and use of slang such as and

Part B