Question

compare reading poems to hearing poems
mastery check
read and listen to the poem. then answer the question.
roller coaster
1 the cars creep up. the chain pulls slow,
higher and higher, then lets go—
they crest the hill and then fly down,
like eagles diving toward the ground,
5 but just in time, the cars bank right,
and spiral to a dizzying height,
then upside - down through a loop - de - loop—
time stands still at the top of the hoop—
listen to line 9 of the poem.
which best explains why the reader emphasizes the phrase tiny wheels clatter?
a to help the listener better hear the rhyme
b to help the listener understand an emotion
c to help the listener create a mental picture
d to help the listener understand each word

Explanation:

The phrase "tiny wheels clatter" creates a vivid image of the small - sized wheels making noise. Emphasizing this phrase helps the listener form a mental picture of the roller - coaster's wheels. There is no obvious rhyme related to this phrase, no clear emotion directly tied to it in a way that emphasis would help understand the emotion, and it's not mainly about understanding each word but rather creating an image.

Answer:

C. to help the listener create a mental picture