Which statement best describes how ginsberg’s diction contributes to his style in the poem "homework"?

a) he uses the formal language of news broadcasters to emphasize the need for us intervention.
b) he uses the technical language of governmental agencies to highlight the destruction humans have caused.
c) he uses the persuasive language of television commercials to promote awareness of environmental concerns.
d) he uses the familiar language of household chores to express his desire to correct global issues.

D). He uses the familiar language of household chores to express his desire to correct global issues.

Explanation:

The poem "Homework" by Allen Ginsberg is categorized as a metaphorical poem which highlights the socio-political issues prevalent at that time. The poet through his mastery of words reflected the social unrests that people were going through as he was highly concerned about the dramatic changes faced by the nation(corruption, violence, etc.).

As per the question, the statement that best describes the manner in which Ginsberg's diction bestows his style in the poem "Homework" is displayed in option D. The use of familiar language to mock the disturbing social condition due to Vietnam War that clearly reflected his(poet's) desire to rectify the global issues and bring the goodness and prosperity. Thus, option D aptly defines the contribution of his diction strength to the writing style of the poem.

The correct answer is D) He uses the familiar language of household chores to express his desire to correct global issues.

Explanation:

In the poem, the speaker is reciting how will he do his "laundry". Ginsberg uses informal, simple language alluding to house chores with which the middle-class reader will feel identified: "Rub.. off", "scrub up", "I'd wash... and clean", "wipe up". The speaker places himself in the role of an all intervining-being and plays witht he idea of "cleaning" the world's problems as one does with laundry: raging from political issues to environmental issues. For instance:

- "I’d throw in my United States, and pour on the Ivory Soap, scrub up Africa, put all the birds and elephants back in the jungle," (environmental)

- "Dump the whole mess of Russia and China in the wringer" (political)

ismene wants to follow the rules, unlike antigone who'd rather break them for her brother.

explanation:

the silver bells of the sleds are merry and keep time in the winter nights while the sky twinkles happily. the golden bells of weddings are delightful in their peaceful happiness, foretelling a rapturous future. meanwhile, the brazen alarm bells scream frightfully in the night, with a discordant and desperate sound. in their clamor, these bells convey terror, horror, and anger. finally, the iron bells are solemn and melancholy, while those in the church steeple are like ghouls who feel happiness. the king of the ghouls, who rings the bells, cheerfully keeps time with the moaning and groaning bells.