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Which three words or phrases in this excerpt from Elizabeth bishops the fish compare the fish to an old experienced soldier

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Answer:

Like medals with their ribbons

frayed and wavering,

a five-haired beard of wisdom

Step-by-step explanation:

These are all instances of the fish being compared to an old experienced soldier.

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Answer:

1. Like medals with their ribbons

2. a five-haired beard of wisdom

3. and victory filled up

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