The line that contains caesura is:
“I am not deceived, I do not think it is still summer”
This line features a natural pause or break in the rhythm, which is characteristic of caesura.
A Sunset of the City
by Gwendolyn Brooks
Already I am no longer looked at with lechery or love.
My daughters and sons have put me away with marbles and dolls,
Are gone from the house.
My husband and lovers are pleasant or somewhat polite
And night is night.
It is a real chill out,
The genuine thing.
I am not deceived, I do not think it is still summer
Because sun stays and birds continue to sing.
Reprinted By Consent of Brooks Permissions
Question
Use the lines to answer the question.
Which line contains caesura?
(1 point)
Responses
“It is a real chill out,”
“It is a real chill out,”
“My daughters and sons have put me away with marbles and dolls,”
“My daughters and sons have put me away with marbles and dolls,”
“I am not deceived, I do not think it is still summer”
“I am not deceived, I do not think it is still summer”
“Already I am no longer looked at with lechery or love.”
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