Question

select the correct answer
what significance does the repetition of the word raga have in this excerpt from \unanimity has been achieved, not a dot less for its accidentalness\ by bob kaufman?

raga of lip, raga of brass, raga of ultimate come with yesterday,
rage of a
parched tongue - walked lip, raga of yellow, raga of
mellow, raga of
new, raga of old, raga of blue, raga of gold, raga of air
spinning into
itself

a. it serves as a musical and rhythmic component that connects key ideas in the poem.
b. it represents a spiritual force the speaker believes everyone shares.
c. it signifies the recurring injustices that the us government performs on society
d. it is the aesthetic force used to connect concepts such as \yellow,\ \gold,\ and \blue.\

Explanation:

In poetry, repetition can serve musical and rhythmic purposes, connecting ideas. The word "raga" is repeated, creating a rhythm. Option A says it's a musical/rhythmic component connecting key ideas, which fits. Option B's "spiritual force" isn't supported. Option C's "US government injustices" is irrelevant. Option D's "aesthetic force" for color concepts is incorrect as "raga" connects more than just colors.

Answer:

A. It serves as a musical and rhythmic component that connects key ideas in the poem.