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Identify the choice that best answers the question.

Why is it appropriate to refer to “Translating Grandfather’s House” as a narrative poem?

A. It has a plot and other traditional story elements.
B. Its main character is similar to the reader.
C. Its language sounds musical at times.
D. It has a realistic setting.

1 answer

The best choice that answers the question of why it is appropriate to refer to "Translating Grandfather’s House" as a narrative poem is:

A. It has a plot and other traditional story elements.

Narrative poems are defined by their storytelling aspect; they typically include a plot, characters, and a setting, which are all traditional elements of a story.