In which of the following ways did Hopkins revolutionize poetry ?
Correct answer: D. All of these answers
- A. He created a radically new form.
- B. He used unusual, arcane words.
- C. He made obscure allusions.
- D. All of these answers
Explanation
Hopkins transformed poetic technique through sprung rhythm and highly individual forms, while his unusual diction and dense allusions made his verse distinctive. Since all three features apply, the inclusive answer is appropriate.
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