Question

1. use \simply me\ to answer the following question.

in line 18 of the poem \simply me,\ the poets use of the phrase \looking above fault lines\ emphasizes the speakers desire to -

○ ignore the errors in the opinions others have about her

○ stop focusing on her imperfections

○ forget about past wrongs that have been done to her

○ use her maturity to avoid making hasty judgments about others

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the phrase "looking above fault lines" in the context of the poem "Simply Me." "Fault lines" here likely refers to the speaker's own imperfections (like flaws or weaknesses). "Looking above" them would mean not focusing on these imperfections. Let's analyze each option:

• Option 1: The phrase is about the speaker's own perspective, not others' opinions, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: "Fault lines" as personal imperfections, and "looking above" means stopping focus on them. This matches.
• Option 3: "Fault lines" don't relate to past wrongs done to her, so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: The phrase is about the speaker's self - perception, not judging others, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. stop focusing on her imperfections