Question

Which best contrasts the way language is used in My Story and "On the Bus with Rosa Parks"?

The memoir uses everyday language; the poem uses literary language.
The memoir uses poetic language; the poem uses dialogue.
The memoir uses symbolic language; the poem uses legal language.
The memoir uses short sentences; the poem uses long sentences.

Answer 1

The memoir uses everyday language; the poem uses literary language.

Explanation: A memoir typically uses plain, conversational wording to tell personal experience, while the poem employs more literary devices (imagery, metaphor, heightened diction) to create meaning.