Which of these is less typical of odes than of other types of poetry? a. heavy reliance on rhythm and word sounds. b. language that creates a dignified tone and style. c. thoughtful reflection upon a person or an object. d. language directly addressing the subject of the work.

The one that is less typical of odes than of other types of poetry is a heavy reliance on rhythm and word sounds

Explanation:

Some of the most important characteristics of the odes refer to their moderate length and how serious they are towards the object they are talking about, they have an elevated style in word choice and stanza pattern, they are made to praise something or someone, then the only option that is not very common is the reliance on rhythm and word sounds.

what is the passage

tending to cause harm