Well, son, I'll tell you: Life for me ain't been no crystal stair. It's had tacks in it And splinters, And boards torn up, And places with no carpet on the floor - Bare How does the speaker describe her life in the first seven lines? A) as a luxurious and beautiful staircase B) as a difficult and painful climb C) as flawless and without pain D) as a bizarre, or strange, spiral staircase

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Eileen Knapp

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17 December, 09:53

Well, son, I'll tell you: Life for me ain't been no crystal stair. It's had tacks in it And splinters, And boards torn up, And places with no carpet on the floor - Bare How does the speaker describe her life in the first seven lines? A) as a luxurious and beautiful staircase B) as a difficult and painful climb C) as flawless and without pain D) as a bizarre, or strange, spiral staircase

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B) as a difficult and painful climb

Explanation:

The above excerpt is from the poem "Mother To Son" by Langston Hughes.

The speaker described her life in the first seven lines as a difficult and painful climb.

The speaker meant that life is not a bed of roses and it doesn't go as planned most of the time. Achieving your aims or ambitions doesn't come on a platter of gold. It comes through hardwork, determination and consistency.

Being a notable person in life requires an individual to face difficult situations and painful experiences but the most important thing is to overcome every challenges and reach your aim