Question

the vocabulary warden
mark hively
i’ve never met a word i
that couldn’t be replaced
with some grander, sumptuous
that ain’t slapped me in the face.
my friends call me a wordworm
for big vocabulary.
because i make these simple words
more extraordinary.
when they say go forward,
i’ll reply—proceed!
when they say what’ve you had for noon,
i’ll respond—my feast? from me?
what is the theme of this poem?
a achieving dreams
b being very puny
c using better words
d having great friends

Explanation:

The poem focuses on the speaker's focus on using precise, irreplaceable words, correcting others' language, and being known for their rich vocabulary. Option A is unrelated, as there is no mention of dreams. Option B is incorrect, as the speaker's actions are about language, not stinginess. Option D is wrong, as the "wordsmith" reference is about language, not plants. Option C aligns with the poem's focus on prioritizing careful, accurate word use.

Answer:

C. using better words