Question

read the stanza from \sonnet in primary colors\ by rita dove.

this is for the woman with one black wing
perched over her eyes: lovely frida, erect
among parrots, in the stern petticoats of the peasant,
who painted herself a present—
wildflowers entwining the plaster corset
her spine resides in, that flaming pillar—
this priestess in the romance of mirrors.

read the underlined phrase. what is the most likely
reason the poet includes this metaphor?

○ to tell about the way that frida’s hair moves
○ to indicate that frida has a keen sense of sight
○ to describe a prominent feature of frida’s face
○ to suggest that frida has birdlike qualities

Explanation:

The poem refers to Frida Kahlo, who was known for her unibrow, a distinct facial feature. The metaphor "one black wing perched over her eyes" directly describes this prominent, dark, brow-like feature above her eyes. The other options do not align: the phrase does not reference hair movement, sharp sight, or birdlike traits, but a key physical characteristic.

Answer:

○ to describe a prominent feature of Frida's face