Question

Passage

Robert Frost (1874-1963) was virtually unique among American poets in that his work was both popular and critically acclaimed; in other words, both general readers and professional literary scholars admired his poems. In 1961, Frost read "The Gift Outright" at President John F Kennedy's inauguration, becoming the first poet ever to receive such an invitation. This very public event serves as a good indication of both Frost's popularity and his artistic prestige.

Question: The author's main point is that Robert Frost's work

A.) was difficult to read
B.) enjoyed wide approval
C.) has gone out of fashion
D.) was about political topics

Answer 1

B.) enjoyed wide approval

Step-by-step explanation:

The author's main point in the paragraph is that Robert Frost's work was both popular and critically acclaimed, enjoyed by both general readers and professional literary scholars, as evidenced by his invitation to read at President John F. Kennedy's inauguration. This indicates wide approval and artistic prestige for Frost's poems. Option B.) "enjoyed wide approval" is the most accurate choice based on the information provided in the paragraph.

Answer 2

The author's main point is that Robert Frost's work enjoyed wide approval.

D.) enjoyed wide approval