Question

question 18 of 25
read the following excerpt from the poem \the fish\ by elizabeth bishop.
here and there
his brown skin hung in strips
like ancient wallpaper,
and its pattern of darker brown
was like wallpaper:
shapes like full - blown roses
stained and lost through age.
he was speckled with barnacles,
fine rosettes of lime,
what feeling does her use of simile suggest?
a. disgust
b. judgment
c. adoration
d. interest

Explanation:

The similes (e.g., "like ancient wallpaper", "like full - blown roses") show a detailed and engaged description. Instead of negative feelings like disgust (A) or judgment (B), or excessive adoration (C), the careful comparison indicates interest. The poet is closely observing and comparing the fish's features, which suggests a sense of curiosity and interest in the subject.

Answer:

D. Interest