Question

In the poem, “Elegy for My Brother Poet Filipino and Yuki Indian”, the poet repeats references to the brother’s “voice” and “song.” How does this repetition reinforce the poem’s meaning?



Group of answer choices

It shows that the brother often spoke too loudly.

It emphasizes the lasting impact of the brother’s artistic spirit.

It suggests that the brother refused to listen to others.

It shows that the poet regrets never hearing the brother sing.

Answer 1

It emphasizes the lasting impact of the brother’s artistic spirit.

The repeated words "voice" and "song" highlight how his art, words, and presence continue to resonate and define him, even after death — not that he spoke loudly, refused to listen, or that the poet never heard him sing.