Which statement best explains the metaphorical meaning of blue skin in the poem?
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Answer: c) In the poem, blue skin represents a quality that people are afraid to share even though it is an important part of their identity.
Explanation:
In the poem Masks by Shel Silverstein, both the male and the female had blue skin and yet hid it. Skin colour is a very noticeable thing and in this world your skin colour is a very important part of who you are. This must mean therefore that they were very afraid to share it and this is why they hid something so important.
I have attached the poem for you to read through.
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