Due to its use of abstract symbolism and fragmented narrative structure, the 1922 poem The Waste Land by T.S. Eliot can be quite difficult to _______ and is therefore subject to widely varying analyses by literary scholars.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
delegate
compose
interpret
renounce
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The text mentions "abstract symbolism" and "fragmented narrative," making the poem difficult to understand. "Interpret" means to explain the meaning of, which fits the context of literary analysis.
Choice A is incorrect because "delegate" means to assign a task. Choice B is incorrect because Eliot composed it; the difficulty lies in the reader's understanding. Choice D is incorrect because "renounce" means to reject.