Read the excerpt from an essay on man. know, then, thyself, presume not god to scan; the proper study of mankind is man. which statement is correct? a. the loose structure of these lines suggests freedom. b.the loose structure of these lines results from frequent repetition. c. pope uses a heroic couplet to express a complete idea. d.pope uses a heroic couplet to build poetic tension.

This poem “An Essay on Man” was written by Alexander Pope and published in 1734. In this poem Pope stresses the idea that Man must be content with the natural order that God has decreed and accept whatever is as right because that is God’s purpose.

Question: Which statement is correct?

D.Pope uses a heroic couplet to build poetic tension.

The correct aswer is:

C) Pope uses a heroic couplet to express a complete idea.

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its a hard situation i cant really answer because the essay is for you to write.