Which of these best explains the paradox presented in the poem "Homework"?

Though many famous monuments need restoration, rescuing wildlife needs to be prioritized.

Though there are countless global crises that require attention, the most important one is reducing pollution

Though an international clean up is needed, the solution is not as simple as cleaning laundry

Though many countries have problems that need attention, the United States cannot address them all

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Jazmine Bauer

21 June, 16:26

Which of these best explains the paradox presented in the poem "Homework"?

Though many famous monuments need restoration, rescuing wildlife needs to be prioritized.

Though there are countless global crises that require attention, the most important one is reducing pollution

Though an international clean up is needed, the solution is not as simple as cleaning laundry

Though many countries have problems that need attention, the United States cannot address them all

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Hamza Trujillo · Answer 1

C

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Kamryn Long · Answer 2

The correct option is number 3. Though an international clean-up is needed, the solution is not as simple as cleaning laundry.

Explanation:

A paradox refers to a figure of thought that consists of using expressions that apparently involve a contradiction. In "Homework" by Allen Ginsberg, the author express his intent of "washing" his countries in a washing machine. However, cleaning the world is not as easy as the author says. In real life, cleaning up a country would take years and commitment, which doing laundry does not need. That is the paradox.