Question

which of the following inferences about the speaker is best supported by the poems first stanza (lines 1 - 4)? im nobody! who are you? are you – nobody – too? then theres a pair of us dont tell! theyd advertise – you know! a. the speaker assumes that the listener is on her side. b. the speaker wants to change her name to something unfamiliar. c. the speaker fears the judgment of others. d. the speaker is tired of being famous.

Explanation:

The speaker identifies as "Nobody" and seems to be expressing a preference for privacy, not wanting to "advertise" themselves. This implies a fear of judgment from others if they were to be more well - known. There is no indication of assuming the listener is on their side, wanting to change their name, or being tired of being famous.

Answer:

C. The speaker fears the judgment of others.