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Read the poem below and answer the 2 associated questions:

Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But, if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To know that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.

Question 19 : Which of the following statements will the poet agree with the MOST?

1. Desire overpowers hatred to control humans.
2. Greed can destroy one’s world.
3. Ambition is more powerful than envy.
4. Both desire and hate can create self-doubt.
5. Hatred destroys what desire cannot.

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Explanatory Answer

A. Desire overpowers hatred to control humans. – The poet seems to convey that both desire and hatred are equally destructive. So, this is not the right option.
B. Greed can destroy one’s world. – The third line of the poem sums up this title. Excessive desire leads to greed, which can destroy the world.
C. Ambition is more powerful than envy. – There is no mention of ambition anywhere in the poem. Desire need not necessarily equate to ambition, and hence this option can be eliminated.
D. Both desire and hate can create self-doubt. – There is no question of self-doubt; the poem summarily talks about destruction. Hence, this is not the right option.
E. Hatred destroys what desire cannot. – The poet does not compare the level of destruction desire and hate are capable of accomplishing. He seems to convey that though hatred is not as powerful as desire, it is sufficient enough to destroy the world. So, this option can also be eliminated.

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The question is "Which of the following statements will the poet agree with the MOST?"

Hence, the answer is Greed can destroy one’s world.

Choice B is the correct answer.

 

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