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

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

Step-by-step explanation:

The poem is spare in its language, whereas the biography is wordy. Unlike the book, the poem presents Rosa Parks from the perspective of an outsider. Although the poet likens Rosa Parks' stare to a flame, the memoir does not make this comparison.