Question

The speaker's attitude toward the queen is supported by all of the following words EXCEPT?

1) "I suddenly thought of Brenda Hatfield, queen / of the 5th grade" (lines 1-2)
2) "She wore a dress based upon the principle / of the daffodil" (lines 6-7)
3) "A dress based upon the principle of girl / as flower" (lines 11-12)
4) "It was the only thing I was ever / elected" (lines 15-16)
5) "Even the scent of the daffodils you left / reminds me" (lines 19-20)

Answer 1

The speaker's attitude toward the queen is supported by all words except for "It was the only thing I was ever elected".

Step-by-step explanation:

The speaker's attitude toward the queen is supported by all of the following words except for option 4) "It was the only thing I was ever elected" (lines 15-16). This line does not provide any information about the speaker's attitude toward the queen.

1. Option 1) "I suddenly thought of Brenda Hatfield, queen / of the 5th grade" (lines 1-2) suggests that the speaker sees the queen as a powerful figure.
2. Option 2) "She wore a dress based upon the principle / of the daffodil" (lines 6-7) implies that the speaker admires the queen's fashion choice.
3. Option 3) "A dress based upon the principle of girl / as flower" (lines 11-12) indicates that the speaker associates the queen with beauty and femininity.
4. Option 5) "Even the scent of the daffodils you left / reminds me" (lines 19-20) suggests that the speaker has positive memories and emotions associated with the queen.