In his essay “The Symbolism of Poetry,” William Butler Yeats argue – McqOptions

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1.	In his essay “The Symbolism of Poetry,” William Butler Yeats argues that which of the following is the purpose of rhythm ?
A.	To “amplify and clarify the indistinct emotions created by metaphorical symbols”
B.	To “prolong the moment of contemplation”
C.	To “counteract the forces of dispersal inherent in metaphorical language”
D.	To “make poetry new”
Answer» C. To “counteract the forces of dispersal inherent in metaphorical language”

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