ride
to be carried or supported by
mystery
to be elusive
bow
to bend the body in ackowledgment of someone
proud
to be satisfied with one's own achievements
arch
playful and teasing
phenomenal
to be exceptional
grace
elegance
to be carried or supported by
to be elusive
to bend the body in ackowledgment of someone
to be satisfied with one's own achievements
playful and teasing
to be exceptional
elegance
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The Question and Answer section for Maya Angelou: Poems is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Personification:
You have the ability to shoot at me with your words, which are like bullets.
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