Read these lines from the poem and answer the question.
Husky of voice—stout of
Step
With fists as well as
Hands
How they battered down
Doors


The poet’s word choice in these lines conveys a tone of _____.

defiance

danger

happiness

youthfulness

Respuesta :

It's defiance, i got it on my test

Answer:

defiance

Explanation:

The poem is set at a the time in which women did not have equal rights to men and were also African American. The author conveys a tone of resistance and disobedience First, she mentions the women's "husky voice, stout of step" because of the tough traits and perseverance to continue in spite of everything. Besides, the women "battered down doors" to fight for equal education and their children's needs. Finally, they have "fists as well as hands" to fight and talk when it is necessary.