Question

The single clenched fist lifted and ready,Or the open asking hand held out and waiting.Choose:For we meet by one or the other.

What is literally happening in the poem?
A.a person is deciding whether to to be open to other humans beings.••
B.A person is noticing that people with clenched fists seem to have clenched minds
C.a person is noticing that people who have open hearts tend to wave when the greet someone
D.a person is deciding whether to greet someone with an open hand or a clenched fist

Answer 1

D. a person is deciding whether to greet someone with an open hand or a clenched fist.

Step-by-step explanation:

This question addresses the difference between "figuratively" and "literally." When we describe something "figuratively," we use metaphors, figures of speech and symbolism in order to describe something. Therefore, we are not conveying the exact meaning of what we want to say. On the other hand, when we speak "literally," we state exactly what it is that we want to say, with no metaphorical or symbolic meaning. In this case, if we describe what is literally happening in the poem, we see that a person talks about greeting someone with an open hand or with a clenched fist. However, this might convey a different meaning if read figuratively.