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Basile [38]
3 years ago
13

What function does imagery perform in these lines from "Africa" by Maya Angelou?

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HACTEHA [7]3 years ago
7 0

<span>The correct answer is B) It compares a continent to a woman.</span>

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Throughout the entire poem, Maya Angelou compares the continent of Africa to a healthy woman, to describe the actions made in African History, when the European had invaded the continent. In this particular extract she uses landmarks such as deserts, mountains, the Nile River, to describe the physical appearance of the woman.</span>

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