8.
The following lines from "Elliptical" show the author's use of
ellipses, or sets of three dots, which appear throughout the poem.
They don't appear to understand that ... If only they would make
an effort to . . . But we know how difficult it is for them to ...
Which of the following best explains what the ellipses signify in these
lines?
a. The speakers are unable to complete their discussion because they are
constantly interrupted by someone or something.
b.
The division the speakers insist on between "they" and "we" is more
important than the reasons they give for it.
The speakers are too hesitant or confused in their thinking to finish their
remarks.
d. The omitted words are considered vulgar or otherwise inappropriate.
C.