Questions: Question 5 of 10 Read the following lines from "The Simulacra": . . . the radio played ecstatic static: certain roads marked with blue enamel numbers led to cloud banks, or basalt screes, or dim hotels with padlocked verandas. Which best describes the effect the poet creates? A. The poet emphasizes intimate feelings by using common symbols. B. The poet creates an interesting image and then explains its meaning. C. The poet focuses on describing a single object to make it seem complex. D. The poet uses unusual juxtapositions to create a mysterious tone.

The answer is D: The poet uses unusual juxtapositions to create a mysterious tone.

Explanation for each option:

A. The poet emphasizes intimate feelings by using common symbols.

• This option is incorrect because the lines do not focus on intimate feelings or common symbols. Instead, they describe a surreal and enigmatic scene.

B. The poet creates an interesting image and then explains its meaning.

• This option is incorrect because the poet does not provide an explanation for the imagery. The lines are left open to interpretation, contributing to their mysterious nature.

C. The poet focuses on describing a single object to make it seem complex.

• This option is incorrect because the poet is not focusing on a single object. Instead, the lines describe a variety of elements (roads, cloud banks, basalt screes, dim hotels) that contribute to the overall mysterious atmosphere.

D. The poet uses unusual juxtapositions to create a mysterious tone.

• This option is correct because the poet juxtaposes disparate elements (e.g., roads leading to cloud banks or dim hotels) in a way that creates a sense of mystery and intrigue. The combination of these unusual images contributes to the enigmatic and surreal tone of the passage.