Question

Be nobody's darling;

Be an outcast.
Take the contradictions
Of your life
And wrap around
You like a shawl,
To parry stones
To keep you warm
How does the author structure the text?
A. Providing advice about character and then explaining what to do with hardships
B. Offering a suggestion for improvement and then providing a solution to life
C. Giving an example of a challenge and then offering a reason to fight

Answer 1

The author has structured the text in the form of a poem, with each line of the poem containing a separate thought or instruction. The poem rhymes in a AABBCC pattern, and the repetition of certain words and ideas helps to emphasize the message of the poem.