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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 20 : Which is the MOST UNSUITABLE title of the poem?

1. Love and Detest- A Tale of Destruction
2. The Annihilation Hypothesis
3. Emotional Destruction of the World
4. Destruction by Fire and Ice
5. How the World Ends

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Explanatory Answer

A. Love and Detest- A Tale of Destruction – The poem talks about desire and hate and how both are destructive. This is a suitable title. Hence, this is not the right option.
B. The Annihilation Hypothesis – The poem is about destruction. Annihilation is the supreme form of destruction. Since this is also a suitable title, this option an be eliminated.
C. Emotional Destruction of the World – The poet does not categorize types of destruction; he only describes the causes of the total destruction. “Emotional destruction” does not seem to the right title.
D. Destruction by Fire and Ice – Fire and ice are used as metaphors to desire and hate, respectively. Hence, this title cannot be deemed unsuitable. So, this option an be eliminated.
E. How the World Ends – This title is obviously fitting. So, this option an also be eliminated.

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The question is "Which is the MOST UNSUITABLE title of the poem?"

Hence, the answer is Emotional Destruction of the World

Choice C is the correct answer.

 

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