Read the excerpt from Billy Collins's "Man Listening to Disc." In fact, I would say my delight at being suffused with phrases from his saxophone - some like honey, some like vinegar - is surpassed only by my gratitude to Tommy Potter for taking the time to join us on this breezy afternoon with his most unwieldy bass and to the esteemed Arthur Taylor who is somehow managing to navigate this crowd with his cumbersome drums. Which of the following suggestions would best enhance a reader's understanding of this poem?

a. Read a variety of sources about the style and instruments used by jazz musicians.

b. Search medical journals to learn how different types of music can affect a person's mood.

c. Review case studies on hearing loss due to the prolonged listening of loud music.

d. Evaluate several poems to learn about the techniques authors use to convey their ideas.

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Jeremiah Sims

21 February, 13:52

Read the excerpt from Billy Collins's "Man Listening to Disc." In fact, I would say my delight at being suffused with phrases from his saxophone - some like honey, some like vinegar - is surpassed only by my gratitude to Tommy Potter for taking the time to join us on this breezy afternoon with his most unwieldy bass and to the esteemed Arthur Taylor who is somehow managing to navigate this crowd with his cumbersome drums. Which of the following suggestions would best enhance a reader's understanding of this poem?

a. Read a variety of sources about the style and instruments used by jazz musicians.

b. Search medical journals to learn how different types of music can affect a person's mood.

c. Review case studies on hearing loss due to the prolonged listening of loud music.

d. Evaluate several poems to learn about the techniques authors use to convey their ideas.

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Azul Rangel · Answer 1

A). Read a variety of sources about the style and instruments used by jazz musicians.

Explanation:

As per the question, the suggestion that would best comprehend the readers' understanding of the given poem 'Man Listening to Disc' by Billy Collins would include 'reading a variety of sources about the style as well as instruments employed by Jazz musicians.' This reading would serve to provide a contextual information that would assist the readers to have a comprehensive understanding of the poem as the poem involves a detailed description of musical instruments like 'Saxophone', 'drums', etc. and musical terms like 'bass', etc. which requires such reading for a better understanding. Thus, option A is the correct answer.