Question

question 10 (easy worth 10 points) (hc) read \submerged\ by lola ridge. then, respond to the prompt that follows. i have known only my own shadows— safe, plumbed places, where i was wont to preen myself. but for the abyss i wanted a plank beneath and horizons... i was afraid of the silence and the slipping toe - hold... oh, could i now dive into the unexplored deeps of me— delve and bring up and give all that is submerged, encased, untried, that is yet the best. in a paragraph of 3 - 5 sentences, achieve the following: - in one sentence, explain your interpretation of this poem - provide and explain two pieces of textual evidence that support your response - make a personal or real - world connection to the poem that reflects its meaning in your everyday life

Explanation:

The poem "Submerged" by Lola Ridge seems to be about self - discovery. The speaker has been living in a safe, familiar space but is now yearning to explore the deeper, unknown parts of themselves. "I have known only my own shadows— Safe, plumbed places" shows the comfort zone the speaker has been in. "Oh, could I now dive into the unexplored deeps of me" indicates the desire for self - exploration. In daily life, many of us are also hesitant to step out of our comfort zones and explore our true potential, just like the speaker in the poem.

Answer:

The poem is about self - discovery. The lines "I have known only my own shadows— Safe, plumbed places" show the comfort zone, and "Oh, could I now dive into the unexplored deeps of me" shows the desire for self - exploration. In daily life, we often hesitate to explore our true potential, similar to the speaker.