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Which three words or phrases in this excerpt from Elizabeth Bishop's "The Fish" compare the fish to an old, experienced soldier?

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1. where he broke it, two heavier lines,

2. when it broke and he got away.

3. Like medals with their ribbons

4. frayed and wavering

5. a five-haired beard of wisdom

6. trailing from his aching jaw.

7. and victory filled up

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Like medals with their ribbons
A five hairs beard of wisdom
And victory filled up
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