In "Still I Rise," Maya Angelou uses gold mines and oil wells as symbols of wealth and confidence. She also uses natural imagery, including the sun, the moon, the tides, and the air, to symbolize the inevitability of her continued rise beyond the reach of oppression.
One key difference between the critical acclaim received by Edgar Allan Poe and that received by Stephen King is that acknowledgement of Poe's skill came primarily after his death, while King has received numerous awards during his lifetime.
I would say A.) the assertion and the reason are both correct, and the reason is valid.
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Authors may reference similar stories to compare the similar story to their own story either for sales, or just pure comparison.
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