Question

in the poem \the latin deli: an ars poetica,\ which description suggests that the speaker is fond of the shopkeeper
the woman’s plump arms resting upon the counter
the woman’s \plain wide face\ and \ample bosom\
the woman’s look of maternal interest as others talk
the woman’s ageless appearance and lack of prettiness

Explanation:

To determine which description shows the speaker's fondness for the shopkeeper, we analyze each option:

• Describing "plump arms resting" or "plain wide face"/"ample bosom" or "ageless appearance and lack of prettiness" are more neutral or physical descriptions.
• A "look of maternal interest as others talk" implies warmth, care, and a positive, affectionate perception, which suggests fondness.

Answer:

the woman’s look of maternal interest as others talk