Which statement best evaluates the use of emotion in a poetry reading?

A. The reader's British accent made the listeners feel more connected to the setting in the poem.

B. The reader's slow and steady delivery conflicted with the energetic subject matter in the poem.

C. The reader's deep mournfulness reflected the tragic events described in the poem.

D. The reader's hurried delivery showed that she did not understand the message within the poem.

the answer is c ...

The correct answer is C.

When giving a poetry reading, the reader's delivery should convey the tone of the poem. In Answer C, the delivery of deep mournfulness reflects the tragic events of the poem. This statement best evaluates the use of emotion in a poetry reading.

In Answer A, an accent would not accurately convey emotion. In Answer B, a slow and steady delivery would not reflect the energy of the poem. In Answer D, a hurried delivery did not convey the poem's message.

Only Answer C best evaluates the use of emotion in a poetry reading, becuase the delivery of the speaker matches the content of the poem.