Question

Based on the excerpt from Lawrence Ferlinghetti's poem "To the Oracle at Delphi," what does the Oracle symbolize?
A.
mythology
B.
superstition
C.
equality
D.
dreams
E.
poetry

Answer 1

Answer:

E) poetry

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The CORRECT Answer:

E. poetry

Explanation:

Reason 1: In the poem, it's asking Sybil to tell them new stories, new dreams to dream, and new myths to live by with her poet's voice. Since an "Oracle" is traditionally a storyteller, this poet is asking for narrative "poetry".

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