Berryman's The Ball Poem can be categorized as a_______________?
Correct answer: A. Confessional poem
- A. Confessional poem
- B. Metaphorical poem
- C. Fragmental poem
- D. Delusional poem
Explanation
The poem turns a child’s loss of a ball into an intimate lesson about loss and maturity, a characteristic concern of confessional poetry. Its emotional focus makes “confessional” more suitable than the other labels.
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