Question

which best contrasts the way language is used in my story and \on the bus with rosa parks\?
the memoir uses everyday language; the poem uses literary language.
the memoir uses poetic language; the poem uses dialogue.
the memoir uses symbolic language; the poem uses legal language.
the memoir uses short sentences; the poem uses long sentences.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Memoirs (like My Story) typically use everyday, conversational language to recount personal experiences. Poems (like "On the Bus with Rosa Parks") use literary language with figurative devices, rhythm, etc. This makes sense.
• Option 2: Memoirs don't use poetic language (they're more straightforward), and poems don't primarily use dialogue. Eliminate.
• Option 3: Memoirs don't use symbolic language (they're personal accounts), and poems don't use legal language. Eliminate.
• Option 4: There's no rule that memoirs use short sentences and poems long ones. This is inaccurate.

So the correct option is the first one.

Answer:

A. The memoir uses everyday language; the poem uses literary language.