Read the poem below. Which question would be best to ask in a discussion about the poem?

The Flag Goes By.
By Henry Holcomb

Hats off!
Along the street there comes
A blare of bugles, a ruffle of drums,
A flash of colour beneath the sky:
Hats off!
The flag is passing by!

Blue and crimson and white it shines
Over the steel-tipped, ordered lines.
Hats off!
The colours before us fly;
But more than the flag is passing by.

Sea-fights and land-fights, grim and great,
Fought to make and to save the State:
Weary marches and sinking ships;
Cheers of victory on dying lips;

Days of plenty and years of peace;
March of a strong land's swift increase;
Equal justice, right, and law,
Stately honour and reverend awe;

Sign of a nation, great and strong
Toward her people from foreign wrong:
Pride and glory and honour,—all
Live in the colours to stand or fall.
Hats off!
Along the street there comes
A blare of bugles, a ruffle of drums;
And loyal hearts are beating high:
Hats off!
The flag is passing by!
A. None of these, if you have questions you are unprepared.
B. What is the meaning behind the phrase “Hats off!” being repeated?
C. Who is the author of this poem?
D. Why is this poem so terrible?

Respuesta :

The question that would be best to ask in a discussion about the poem is 'What is the meaning behind the phrase “Hats off!” being repeated?', option B.

Why is option B the best question?

We can eliminate option A because it states that having questions means being unprepared. That is not true, especially when it comes to a group discussion, where questions can help lead the discussion and initiate the debate.

We can also eliminate option C, since this question is too simple and easily answered. Option D can also be eliminated because it is biased, expressing an opinion already.

Option B is the best question to ask in a discussion. It tackles the meaning of the poem and the author's purpose when writing it. This question can generate a relevant discussion.

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