Question

Read Rita Dove’s poem "Sonnet in Primary Colors,” then study Frida Kahlo’s painting Self-Portrait with Monkey and Parrot.

This is for the woman with one black wing
perched over her eyes: lovely Frida, erect
among parrots, in the stern petticoats of the peasant,
who painted herself a present—
wildflowers entwining the plaster corset
her spine resides in, that flaming pillar—
this priestess in the romance of mirrors.

Each night she lay down in pain and rose
to the celluloid butterflies of her Beloved Dead,
Lenin and Marx and Stalin arrayed at the footstead.
And rose to her easel, the hundred dogs panting
like children along the graveled walks of the garden, Diego’s
love a skull in the circular window
of the thumbprint searing her immutable brow.

A painting titled Self-Portrait with Monkey and Parrot by Frida Kahlo, showing Frida posing with a dark-furred monkey and a green parrot. The multi-colored leaves of plants are in the background.

Which statements best describe differences in the style of the two works?
The painting pays attention to details of Kahlo’s physical appearance, while the poem does not.
The poem portrays the painter as serious, while the painting does not.
The poem reveals details that explain Kahlo’s facial expressions, while the painting does not.
The painting uses imagery that tells of Kahlo’s connection to nature, while the poem does not.

Answer 1

Step 1: Determine which options are correct

Which statements best describe differences in the style of the two works?

- Option C: The poem reveals details that explain Kahlo’s facial expressions, while the painting does not.

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Answer 2

The statement best describe differences in the style of the two works is Option C: The poem reveals details that explain Kahlo’s facial expressions, while the painting does not.

Step-by-step explanation:

Personification is the main theme of the poem "Sonnet in Primary Colors" by Rita Dove. It mentions about women who should be appreciated in the society. It also says that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. One would see something beautiful if the person perceives it as beautiful. It depicts about Freida Kahlo. The poem talks about the facial expressions of Kahlo and her feelings as well. Poet uses visual imagery by mentioning that Frieda painted herself with parrots and wore a Spanish attire.

The painting doesn't talk about the facial expressions. This is the main difference in the style of the two works. Thus, correct answer is Option C.