I posted this earlier and someone suggested google-I did research various sites but I was wondering if anyone could perhaps check my answers and see if they would be a correct analysis-thank you




I have two questions I'm working on for home work-could you check my answers and advise me the direction I should go-if they're right or wrong??Thank you
In the poem "," Adrienne Rich uses the word "machine" instead "typewriter" whenever she describes the policeman taking the statement of the victim. This decision is part of what is called __________.

Syntax

imagery

figurative langauge

diction

symbolism
I THINK THIS IS SYMBOLISM??

In the poem "," Adrienne Rich uses the word "machine" instead "typewriter" whenever she describes the policeman taking the statement of the victim. That is probably because "machine" has a(n) _________ of coldness and lack of human feelings.

connotation

denotation

conventional symbolism

allegory

analogy

I THINK THIS IS CONNOTATION?? I'm not screaming but just wanting my answer highlighted-Thank you very much for helping

I agree with your second answer, but not the first.

An author's choice of words is called what?

would it be diction?

Right.

Thank you

To check the answers and confirm if they are correct, let's analyze the questions and the options provided.

1) In the poem "," Adrienne Rich uses the word "machine" instead "typewriter" whenever she describes the policeman taking the statement of the victim. This decision is part of what is called __________.

To determine the correct answer, we need to understand the purpose and effect of using the word "machine" instead of "typewriter" in this context. The word "typewriter" typically refers to a mechanical device used for typing, whereas "machine" is a broader term that can encompass various mechanized objects. In the given poem, the use of "machine" instead of "typewriter" suggests a dehumanizing and impersonal nature of the interaction between the policeman and the victim.

From the provided options, symbolism seems to be the most appropriate choice in this case. Symbolism refers to the use of objects, actions, or words to represent abstract ideas or qualities. By using the word "machine," the poet symbolizes the impersonal, mechanical, and dehumanizing nature of the interaction.

2) In the poem "," Adrienne Rich uses the word "machine" instead "typewriter" whenever she describes the policeman taking the statement of the victim. That is probably because "machine" has a(n) _________ of coldness and lack of human feelings.

To determine the correct answer for this question, we need to consider the connotations and associations commonly associated with the word "machine." Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations attached to a word, while denotation refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a word.

In this case, "machine" is likely used to convey a sense of coldness and lack of human feelings. These associations can be considered as the connotation of the word. Therefore, the correct answer would be connotation.

In summary, based on the analysis, the first answer is symbolism, and the second answer is connotation.