Question

select the correct text in the passage.
which two lines in this excerpt from elizabeth bishops \the fish\ suggest that the speaker respects the fish?

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.

Explanation:

To determine which lines show the speaker's respect for the fish, we analyze the imagery:

• "Like medals with their ribbons" compares the fish's battle - scars (the lines) to medals, implying honor and respect for its struggles.
• "a five - haired beard of wisdom trailing from his aching jaw" attributes wisdom to the fish, showing a respectful view of its experience.

Answer:

Like medals with their ribbons
a five - haired beard of wisdom trailing from his aching jaw