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In the second stanza, "Though wise men at their end know the dark is right, Because their words had forked no
lightning they, Do not go
gentle into that good night," What does it mean that "their words had forked no
lightning?" (1 point)
O They were smart but they were electrocuted.
They were angry and yelled often.
O They were smart but their words didn't change the world.
They were always talking but never listening.

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Final answer:

In the poem, 'their words had forked no lightning' symbolizes a lack of impactful results despite wisdom.


Explanation:

The phrase 'their words had forked no lightning' in the poem 'Do no go gentle into that good night' means that:

  • It signifies that, despite being wise, their words did not have a significant impact or influence.
  • Their wisdom did not result in any remarkable achievements or groundbreaking changes in the world.

For example, it implies that their intellectual capacity was not powerful or impactful enough to create a lasting legacy or bring about significant change.


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