Why might a poet reference an ancient myth in her poem a) to activate the readers prior knowledge b) to connect the theme of the poem with the theme in the myth c) to avoid having to create an original storyline d) to make the reader more interested in the poem

The answer is B), because the poet would only mention that to connect to her own story line. She/he could've used any myth to interest the reader, or activate the reader's knowledge.

- "is not only a luminous passive watcher in the night sky, but it is a powerful force.

it does symbolizes love,   lust   and dreaming and is seen as a power symbolic force that determines and affects human behaviors and reactions.

in the context of the question it does remain you that he events are only taking place at night and the reader of the passage of time."

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