Which of the following inferences is most strongly supported by the following stanza taken from the poem ?
Tell all the truth but tell it slant -
Success in Circuit lies
Too bright for our infirm Delight
The Truth's superb surprise
As Lighting to the Children eased
With explanation kind
The Truth must dazzle gradually
Or every man be blind
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A.
The poet uses the image of truth to create ambiguity by comparing the effects of truth to the effects of lightning
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B.
The poet uses the image of kindness to create ambiguity by comparing the effects of truth to effects of lightning
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C.
The poet uses image of lightning to create ambiguity by comparing the effects of truth to the effects of lightning
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D.
The poet uses the image of blindness to create ambiguity by comparing the effects of truth to the effects of lightening
Correct Answer:
C. The poet uses image of lightning to create ambiguity by comparing the effects of truth to the effects of lightning
Explanation:
The lines provided originate from Emily Dickinson's poem, "Tell all the truth but tell it slant." Option (c) is well-supported by the given stanza, making it the correct choice.
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