Question

how does the description of dorothy mae as smelling \like fake flowers\ and being \like a fake flower\ contribute to isaiah’s perception of her?

it indicates she uses expensive perfume

it suggests isaiah finds her artificially beautiful

it implies she works in a flower shop

it creates a romantic atmosphere between them

Explanation:

• Analyzing option 1: The description "like fake flowers" doesn't relate to the cost of perfume, so this is incorrect.
• Analyzing option 2: "Fake flowers" and "like a fake flower" imply artificiality. So this suggests Isaiah perceives her beauty as artificial.
• Analyzing option 3: There's no context to imply she works in a flower shop from these descriptions.
• Analyzing option 4: "Fake" has a negative connotation here, not romantic. So this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. It suggests Isaiah finds her artificially beautiful