Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
What is one likely reason the author uses the figurative language “she gazed at the little captive she had netted”?
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Responses
The language reveals that the poor were afraid of the rich.
The language reveals that the poor were afraid of the rich.
The language reveals that Rosemary has a sinister reason for inviting the woman over.
The language reveals that Rosemary has a sinister reason for inviting the woman over.
The language reveals that the rich were often fascinated with the poor.
The language reveals that the rich were often fascinated with the poor.
The language reveals the power that the rich had over the poor.
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The most fitting response is:
The language reveals the power that the rich had over the poor.
This interpretation suggests that the figurative language indicates Rosemary's dominance in the relationship, portraying her as someone who has 'captured' the poor woman, highlighting the imbalance of power between them.
