Question

in the poem \the latin deli: an ars poetica,\ which description suggests that the speaker is fond of the shopkeeper?

• the woman’s plump arms resting upon the counter
• the woman’s \plain wide face\ and \ample bosom\
• the woman’s look of maternal interest as others talk
• the woman’s ageless appearance and lack of prettiness

Explanation:

The question asks which detail shows the speaker's fondness for the shopkeeper. A look of maternal interest conveys warmth, care, and a kind, nurturing quality that would inspire fondness, unlike purely physical descriptions which are neutral observations.

Answer:

the woman's look of maternal interest as others talk