Question

In “A Few Don’ts,” Pound encourages the use of __________instead of the vagueness of abstractions.
A. the concrete
B. rhyme and rhythm
C. symbolism
D. the emotions

Answer 1

C. symbolism

Answer 2

Don’t use such an expression as “dim lands of peace.” It dulls the image. It mixes an abstraction with the concrete. It comes from the writer’s not realizing that the natural object is always the adequate symbol.

Answer 3

Thank you

Answer 4

Anytime :)