Why does the speaker suggest turning off the television when reading poetry?

Understanding Poetry and the Reader's Role

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English, Arts, Philosophy
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10th - 12th Grade
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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To avoid distractions
To save electricity
To improve eyesight
To enhance sound quality
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the relationship between the poet, the poem, and the reader?
The reader dictates the meaning of the poem
The poet and reader create meaning together through the poem
The poet writes, the poem is static, and the reader is passive
The poem is independent of both poet and reader
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Paul Celan compare a poem to?
A hidden treasure
A locked diary
A message in a bottle
A sealed envelope
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Celan, who becomes the addressee of a poem?
The poet
The reader who finds it
The publisher
The critic
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the poet's job according to the speaker?
To create complex language
To inspire themselves
To inspire future readers
To write for critics
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What task does the reader have when engaging with poetry?
To memorize the poem
To rewrite the poem
To find and open the metaphorical bottles
To critique the poet's style
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the speaker find in Walt Whitman's poetry?
Complex metaphors
A sense of isolation
Desperate American friendliness
Historical references
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