Question

this poems major weaknesses include predictable rhymes and ______ metaphors.
1 agnostic
2 hackneyed
3 latent
4 adroit

Explanation:

The sentence describes weaknesses of a poem, so the blank needs an adjective with a negative connotation that matches "predictable" (overused, unoriginal). "Hackneyed" means overused and unoriginal, which fits the context of a poetic weakness. The other options: "agnostic" relates to belief in a higher power, "latent" means hidden, and "adroit" means skillful, none of which fit the negative, unoriginal meaning required.

Answer:

1. hackneyed