Question

Select the correct answer.

In Ezra Pound's "In a Station of the Metro," what does the image of "petals" symbolize?
А.
the diversity of humankind
B.
the flaws in all humanity
C.
the transience of human life

Answer 1

answer: B

Explanation

Imagism was a literary movement in poetry originated in the early twentieth century. The movement emerged as a reaction against the romantic and Victorian poetry.

Imagism accentuates the usage of precise language and painting of visual pictures using words. The founder of imagism is considered to be Ezra Pound.

"In a Station of the Metro" is an imagist poem penned by Ezra Pound.

So, the correct answer is option B.