Read "A Book" by Emily Dickinson. What is the main idea of the poem?

There is no Frigate like a Book

To take us Lands away

Nor any Coursers like a Page

Of prancing Poetry-

This Traverse may the poorest take

Without oppress of Toll-

How frugal is the Chariot

That bears the Human Soul-

A.

Ships are great for traveling around the world.

B.

Poetry is too expensive for the common person to afford.

C.

People need chariots so they can travel long distances.

D.

Reading is a good activity to undertake while traveling.

E.

Books open up new worlds to all readers, rich or poor.

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Sonny Bates

English

21 December, 10:19

Read "A Book" by Emily Dickinson. What is the main idea of the poem?

There is no Frigate like a Book

To take us Lands away

Nor any Coursers like a Page

Of prancing Poetry-

This Traverse may the poorest take

Without oppress of Toll-

How frugal is the Chariot

That bears the Human Soul-

A.

Ships are great for traveling around the world.

B.

Poetry is too expensive for the common person to afford.

C.

People need chariots so they can travel long distances.

D.

Reading is a good activity to undertake while traveling.

E.

Books open up new worlds to all readers, rich or poor.

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Answers (2)

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Terry Solomon · Answer 1

I'm not sure of this one so I don't want to give you a wrong answer, but I'll cut it down to the last two options which I think are right. D and E. Take it from there.

Jasmine Nash · Answer 2

I'd say E. It is talking about how even the poorest can enjoy the words of a book bringing you to new experiences with words