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vesna_86
2 months ago
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Which lines are evidence that Rita Dove's poem takes on a reverent tone toward Rosa Parks? Check all that apply. "inside a place

" "her sensible coat" "the clean flame of her gaze" "they bent down" "that courtesy"
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3 answers:
Leya [7.7K]2 months ago
6 0

“the practical coat she wore”

“the pure brightness in her eyes”

“that graciousness”

Bond [7.5K]2 months ago
5 0

Answer:

  • “her sensible coat”
  • “the clean flame of her gaze”
  • “that courtesy”

Explanation:

Those familiar with basic knowledge of the American Civil Rights Movement clearly understand the historical events occurring during this period. However, Dove adopts a different perspective. If this scenario were adapted into a film, it would be captured in slow motion, possibly silent. Occasionally, the camera would focus on specific details of Parks—perhaps her coat or purse—creating a subtle yet powerful atmosphere.

Even though Dove begins the poem with a somewhat vague first stanza, the historical context provided helps grasp the scenario. The opening stanza establishes the mood. The subsequent stanzas concentrate more on Parks, attempting to delve into her mindset. She appears static, seemingly doing nothing but sitting still—this was a tranquil act of defiance, amid the surrounding chaos as cameras flash about her. The final stanza continues with the theme of slow motion, centering on a simple act: Parks standing while someone bends down to retrieve her purse.

hammer [7.6K]2 months ago
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her sensible coat, the clean flame of her gaze, that courtesy

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