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In his essay “The Symbolism of Poetry,” William Butler Yeats argues that which of the following is the purpose of rhythm?
ATo “amplify and clarify the indistinct emotions created by metaphorical symbols”
BTo “make poetry new”
CTo “prolong the moment of contemplation”
DTo “counteract the forces of dispersal inherent in metaphorical language”
Correct answer
C. To “prolong the moment of contemplation”
Explanation
The correct answer is To “prolong the moment of contemplation”.