Question

select the correct answer. which of these themes are you most likely to encounter in a modernist poem? a. the ultimate triumph of reason over doubt b. the importance of tradition in the modern world c. the difficulty of determining what is real d. the role of divine inspiration in guiding peoples lives e. the celebration of the freedom of modern life

Explanation:

Modernist literature, including poetry, emerged in response to early 20th-century upheavals (war, industrialization, shifting social structures) and often explores fragmentation, subjectivity, and doubt about objective reality. Options A, B, D, and E align with pre-modern or more optimistic, traditional themes, while the uncertainty of what is real is a core modernist concern.

Answer:

C. the difficulty of determining what is real