Read the excerpt from Billy Collins’s "Man Listening to Disc." In fact, I would say my delight at being suffused with phrases from his saxophone— some like honey, some like vinegar— is surpassed only by my gratitude to Tommy Potter for taking the time to join us on this breezy afternoon with his most unwieldy bass and to the esteemed Arthur Taylor who is somehow managing to navigate this crowd with his cumbersome drums. Which of the following suggestions would best enhance a reader’s understanding of this poem?
a. Read a variety of sources about the style and instruments used by jazz musicians.
b. Search medical journals to learn how different types of music can affect a person’s mood.
c. Review case studies on hearing loss due to the prolonged listening of loud music.
d. Evaluate several poems to learn about the techniques authors use to convey their ideas.