Instructions

Read the poem below and answer the 2 associated questions:

Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But, if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To know that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.

Question 10

Which is the MOST UNSUITABLE title of the poem?

Solution

Love and Detest- A Tale of Destruction - The poem talks about desire and hate and how both are destructive. This is a suitable title. Hence, this is not the right option.
The Annihilation Hypothesis—The poem is about destruction, and annihilation is the supreme form of destruction. Since this is also a suitable title, this option can be eliminated.
Destruction by Fire and Ice—Fire and ice are metaphors for desire and hate, respectively. Hence, this title cannot be deemed unsuitable. Therefore, this option can be eliminated.
How the World Ends—This title is fitting, so this option can also be eliminated.

Emotional Destruction of the World—The poet does not categorize types of destruction; he only describes the causes of destruction. “Emotional destruction” does not seem like the correct title.