The single clenched fist lifted and ready, Or the open asking hand held out and waiting. Choose: For we meet by one or the other. Use the poem to answer the question. What is literally happening in the poem? A. A person is deciding whether to be open to other human beings. B. A person is noticing that people with clenched fists seem to have clenched minds. C. A person is noticing that people who have open hearts tend to wave when they greet someone. D. A person is deciding whether to greet someone with an open hand or a clenched fist.

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Phillip Nichols

English

7 July, 15:47

The single clenched fist lifted and ready, Or the open asking hand held out and waiting. Choose: For we meet by one or the other. Use the poem to answer the question. What is literally happening in the poem? A. A person is deciding whether to be open to other human beings. B. A person is noticing that people with clenched fists seem to have clenched minds. C. A person is noticing that people who have open hearts tend to wave when they greet someone. D. A person is deciding whether to greet someone with an open hand or a clenched fist.

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Beau Garrison · Answer 1

D. A person is deciding whether to greet someone with an open hand or a clenched fist.

Explanation:

In order to answer this question, we need to understand the difference between "figuratively" and "literally." When we describe something "figuratively," we use metaphors, figures of speech and symbolism in order to describe it. On the other hand, when we speak "literally," we state exactly what it is that we want to say. Therefore, if we read this poem literally, we see that a person is trying to decide between offering a greeting with a clenched fist or an open hand.