Question

what does harjo mean when she says, “sometimes i feel that i write as a painter. its almost as if i paint the poems”?

1. sometimes harjo prefers to paint pictures rather than write poetry.
2. harjo uses words like paint on canvas to express her thoughts and ideas.
3. harjo includes some of the poems she writes in her paintings.
4. sometimes harjo uses the names of various paint colors in her poems.

Explanation:

The statement draws a metaphor between writing poetry and painting. Just as a painter uses paint to create imagery on a canvas, Harjo means she uses words to craft vivid, imagery-driven poetry that evokes visual or sensory experiences, mirroring the creative, image-building process of a painter. The other options take the metaphor literally, which is not the intended meaning.

Answer:

B. Harjo uses words like paint on canvas to express her thoughts and ideas.