Question

read passage 1: we real cool by gwendolyn brooks and then respond to questions 1 - 8. 4. how does the use of alliteration in we real cool contribute to the poems meaning? (r.3.1) a. it introduces complex vocabulary, making the poem harder to understand. b. it highlights the pool players actions and choices, making them stand out. c. it forces the reader to stop at each line, allowing the reader to reflect on each word. d. it makes the poem feel more formal and structured, contrasting with the pool players lifestyle.

Explanation:

Alliteration in poetry is used to emphasize certain words or ideas. In "We Real Cool", it draws attention to the actions and choices of the pool - players, making them more prominent. It doesn't introduce complex vocabulary to make the poem hard to understand (A is wrong), doesn't force the reader to stop at each line for reflection in the way described (C is wrong), and doesn't make the poem feel more formal and structured in contrast to the lifestyle (D is wrong).

Answer:

B. It highlights the pool players' actions and choices, making them stand out.