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Question: 4 of 45

It can be difficult to write sometimes, especially if you are creating something brand new. It is even harder when you must write while following certain rules. Some writers thrive when there are limits, like poets. Many poetry forms follow very specific rules, like sonnets or elegies; you can’t just throw some words on a page and call it a haiku. On the other hand, some successful poets really enjoy breaking the rules. They will refuse to use proper punctuation or follow any sort of structure. So then what good are the rules, if you can just break them and still succeed? That doesn’t make any sense. I guess that is why I am not a poet.

Stimulus: 2 of 2

Based on the author’s support and evidence, which of the following is a valid evaluation of the paragraph?

• It is an entertaining piece based on personal bias and opinion.
• It is part of a student essay on how poets develop their craft.
• It is a logical argument, proving that it is impossible to write well.
• It is a scholarly work about the business of being a good write

The passage most closely aligns with the first option: “It is an entertaining piece based on personal bias and opinion.” The author reflects on their personal thoughts about writing poetry and rules in writing, indicating it’s more of a personal opinion rather than a logical argument, scholarly work, or part of a formal essay