Think of three poets and their imaginative writing.Then think of three scientists whose view would contradict those of three poets .Who would you support and why?

Answer 1

Wyzant T,

I agree with Angelique E's expert answer above wholeheartedly. The number of poets is nearly endless, but the number of well-known scientists (name recognition) to the general public is much more limited than poets. Here is an example that you could use for research.

Three poets known for their imaginative writing are Emily Dickinson, William Blake, and Percy Bysshe Shelley. Emily Dickinson's poems are often characterized by their imaginative use of language and vivid imagery, which serve to convey the complex emotions and experiences of her inner world. William Blake is known for his mystical and imaginative poetry, which often reflects his spiritual beliefs and his critique of societal norms and conventions. Percy Bysshe Shelley's poems are known for their imaginative use of language and their romantic themes, which often explore the relationship between the individual and nature.

Three scientists whose views might be seen as contradicting the imaginative writing of these poets are Richard Dawkins, Stephen Hawking, and Carl Sagan. Dawkins is a well-known advocate of evolution and the scientific explanation of the world, which may be seen as contrasting with the imaginative and spiritual perspectives of the poets. Hawking is known for his contributions to our understanding of the universe and black holes, which may be seen as contrasting with the poets' imaginative and romantic views of the world. Sagan was an astronomer and science popularizer who is known for his skepticism and advocacy of scientific reasoning, which may be seen as contrasting with the poets' imaginative and mystical perspectives.

It is important to note that scientists' and poets' perspectives are not mutually exclusive, and both can offer valuable insights into the world. Science provides us with a means of understanding the physical world, while literature provides us with a means of exploring the emotional and imaginative aspects of the human experience. The two approaches can complement each other, and both are essential to our understanding of the world.

I hope this helps!

Best,

Erik L.

Answer 2

Sounds like an AP question. Work it backwards. Think of scientific views, then find poems that state the opposite. There are thousands of poets, so this may be easier. For instance, a scientific view about creation would definitely contradict--especially early or religious--poems about creation.