Question

Someone please help!! 5 question quiz, need help.

Which lines in this excerpt from Elizabeth Bishop's "The Fish" suggest that the speaker respects the fish?

Answer 1

A green line, frayed at the end
where he broke it, two heavier lines,
and a fine black thread
still crimped from the strain and snap
when it broke and he got away.
Like medals with their ribbons
frayed and wavering,
a five-haired beard of wisdom
trailing from his aching jaw.

More than one answer !

a. A green line, frayed at the end
b. and a fine black thread
c. when it broke and he got away.
d. Like medals with their ribbons
e. a five-haired beard of wisdom
f. trailing from his aching jaw

Answer 2

Tell me your best guess. :)

Answer 3

d and e

Answer 4

Sorry for the delay. I believe one of your guesses is right. In this case, saying that the fish has a beard of wisdom may indicate respect, or more so than just admiring the ribbons.

Answer 5

I can't find any others.

Answer 6

No, E is correct, I think.

Answer 7

there is more than one answer

Answer 8

Then both your guesses, I would say.