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What statement below best sums up the literary significance of Emerson ?
Correct answer: D. Father of American Liteature
- A. Father of Free verse
- B. Father of american poetry
- C. Pro Slavery
- D. Father of American Liteature
Explanation
Emerson is widely regarded as a foundational figure in American literature and thought, especially through Transcendentalism. “Father of free verse” is more closely associated with Walt Whitman, while “pro-slavery” does not describe Emerson’s significance.
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