Question

Both Hubbell's and Dickinson's poems use the word whip to describe what a snake looks like.

Which best contrasts these descriptions?



A. Both authors use the same word to show that the snake is dangerous.

B. Dickinson's use of the word whip is serious and realistic, while Hubbell's use of whip is playful and imaginative.

C. Hubbell's use of the word whip is realistic and timid, while Dickinson's use of the word whip is carefree and casual.

D. Both authors use the word whip to show that snakes are often treated cruelly.

Answer 1

B. Dickinson's use of the word whip is serious and realistic, while Hubbel's use of whip is playful
and imaginative

Dickinson describes the snake with fear. Etc. " tighter breather" "whiplash" and " zero at the bone".

Answer 2

The CORRECT answer is:

Dickinson's use of the word whip is serious and realistic, while Hubbell's use of whip is playful and imaginative.

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