Which of these best explains the paradox presented in the poem "Homework"?

A. Though many famous monuments need restoration, rescuing wildlife needs to be prioritized.

b. Though there are countless global crises that require attention, the most important one is reducing pollution.

C. Though an international clean-up is needed, the solution is not as simple as cleaning laundry.

D. Though many countries have problems that need attention, the United States cannot address them all.

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Layne Adkins

12 October, 11:01

Which of these best explains the paradox presented in the poem "Homework"?

A. Though many famous monuments need restoration, rescuing wildlife needs to be prioritized.

b. Though there are countless global crises that require attention, the most important one is reducing pollution.

C. Though an international clean-up is needed, the solution is not as simple as cleaning laundry.

D. Though many countries have problems that need attention, the United States cannot address them all.

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Dereon Arnold · Answer 1

The paradox in the poem "Homework" is presented as (C) 'Though an international clean-up is needed, the solution is not as simple as cleaning laundry'. This is because the author pretends that he is doing laundry with the 'world' but cites many instances or nations that need 'cleaning up', for example: 'I'd wash the Amazon River and clean the oily Carib & Gulf of Mexico' as well as 'Cleanse the Hudson Thames & Neckar'.