Source: dr. seuss. the lorax. new york: random house, 1971. google books. web. 18 may 2011. how does the diction affect the imagery in the poem? a) the adjective “comfortable” the reader “see” the fish. b) the verb “splashing” the reader “touch” the pond. c) the noun “pond” the reader “taste” the fish. d) the noun “rippulous” the reader “hear” the pond.

D. The noun "rippulous" helps the reader "hear" the pond.

Explanation:

The use of the word "rippulous" makes it more realistic to the reader in imagining the story and it's elements. While the other options- "comfortable- see", "splashing- touch" "pond- taste" isn't capable of exactly giving the full effect of the story, the "rippulous" word used in the book helps it make more enticing and interesting and captivating for the reader, making it easy to be really into the story with no hesitation. It provides a realistic feel of the poem to the readers.

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