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how does the writer use paradox to advance her purpose in “quilt of a country”?
a. by calling attention to the contrasting ideas that america was founded upon, the writer reinforces her main idea.
b. by creating contrast and bringing opposing ideas together, the writer proves that american ideals are changing.
c. paradox enables the writer to respond to opposing viewpoints more effectively.
d. the use of paradox makes the writing more interesting and memorable for most readers.

the difference between an explicit and implicit meaning is that the explicit meaning of a poem is that the detail is exactly defined. nothing is left to interpretation. an implicit meaning is an implied meaning. kabir's poetry is both explicit and implicit in that it can be interpreted on different levels. the explicit meaning leaves nothing to interpretation while the implicit meaning leaves lots open to interpretation. an example of this is found in the poem "rumi and the spiritual lover". 

he is honest with congress and america about the difficulty of the war ahead.

son.