Question

Which phrases from the poem "Sonnet in Primary Colors” by Rita Dove appeal to the sense of sight? Select two options. “her Beloved Dead” “This is for the woman” “erect / among parrots” “wildflowers entwining the plaster corset” “she lay down in pain”

Answer 1

C D

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

“erect / among parrots”

“wildflowers entwining the plaster corset”

Step-by-step explanation:

These are the two phrases that appeal to the sense of sight. In this sonnet, Rita Dove uses extensive imagery in order to convey the meaning of the words that she wants the reader to understand. One of the ways in which she does this is by employing physical descriptions that engage the sense of sight. In this case, the description of something being erect among parrots, and that of wildflowers entwining the plaster corset are elements that the reader can visualize.