"And Yet the Books"
6. Which of the following lines from the poem best supports the message from question number 5?
the answer is "We are," they said, even as their pages
Were being torn out, or a buzzing flame"
Why is this answer correct?
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This answer is correct because it highlights the idea that books are being destroyed or censored. It supports the message from question number 5, which is about the power and resilience of books to withstand forces that try to destroy or suppress them. In this line, the poem suggests that even as books are being torn out or burned, they still declare themselves, emphasizing their enduring nature and the importance of their messages.