The term "jungle girl" refers to the girl's personality as somebody who is active.
This term is a<em> metaphor</em> since it describes the<em> African-American girl (Lucille Clifton) </em>in the poem as a<u> "jungle girl</u>" although she is not from the jungle. This simply refers to her "active nature."
Explanation:
Lucille Clifton was an <em>American poet</em> who grew up in an<u><em> African-American life</em></u>. Most of her works, such as the poem "This morning," focuses on her life and family experience. The essence of the poem focuses on <em>how Lucille finally found herself even in the midst of a different society.</em> It also shows her <u>appreciation for her own identity.</u>
