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The speaker’s statement in line 5 is ironic because the speaker—
Answer choices for the above question

A. really means that it is dreary to be Nobody, not Somebody.
Incorrect. The speaker doesn’t thinks it’s dreary to be Nobody.

B. says the opposite of what is generally expected.
Correct. Most people think being well known is the opposite of dreary.

C. uses a negative word but her intended meaning is positive.
Incorrect. The speaker’s intended meaning is not positive.

D. makes readers laugh by making fun of her own shyness.
Incorrect. The line may make readers laugh, but the speaker is not making fun of herself.




The irony in lines 6-8 contributes to the overall theme of questioning the value of fame by—
Answer choices for the above question

A. making fame seem relatable and commonplace.
Incorrect. A frog may be commonplace to some areas, but this is not the poem’s theme.

B. showing that anyone, even a frog, can be famous.
Incorrect. The poem may suggest that one does not have to be special to become famous, but this is not the poem’s theme.

C. emphasizing that fame sometimes lasts only a month.
Incorrect. This is not the poem’s theme.

D. suggesting that fame is as meaningless as a frog’s croak.
Correct. Dickinson compares being famous to a frog that says its own name over and over to suggest that fame has no real value.

Answer 1

Answer:

Your answers are B and D for the last one.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The speaker’s statement in line 5 is ironic because the speaker:

• B. says the opposite of what is generally expected.

The irony in lines 6-8 contributes to the overall theme of questioning the value of fame by:

• D. suggesting that fame is as meaningless as a frog’s croak.

According to the complete question, we can see that there is a general misconception about the meaning of the word "dreary" as they think it has positive connotations.

As a result of this, we can see that the lines in 6 and 8 contributes to the theme which states that there are questions over the value of fame by showing that fame is meaningless.

Therefore, the correct answers are options B and D

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