POEM: The Grammar Of Silk by Cathy Son
Lines 19-26:
"Seamstresses waited at counters
like librarians to be consulted.
Pens and scissors dangled like awkward pendants
across flat chests,
a scarf of measuring tape flung across a shoulder,
time as a pincushion bristled at the wrist.
They deciphered a dress's blueprints
with an architect's keen eye."
What Does The Author's Use Of Figurative Language In Lines 19-26 Reveal About The Speaker's Attitude Toward Women? (Use Lines 19-26)
a.) The speakers description of the seamstresses deciphering "a dress's blueprints with an architect's keen eye" shows that she believes women are experienced and intelligent
b.) The speaker's comparison of the seamstresses to librarians reveals that she believes all women are polite and soft-spoken.
c.) The speaker's comparison of pens and scissors dangling "like awkward pendants" conveys that she believes women are a rarity in this profession.
d.) The speaker's comparison of the scarf and measuring tape "flung across a shoulder" reveals that she believes women can be fashionable and talented.
My Answer: Letter A.
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