The speaker does not compare herself to temperature.
The poem "Still I Rise" was written by Maya Angelou, an African American poet, and civil activist. Her literary works mostly focus on the issues of racism and discrimination faced by the African people.
- In the short poem "Still I Rise", Angelou talks of how she continues to "rise" despite the wishes and expectations of people.
- She compares herself to numerous things, ranging from dust to air to hope, signifying her persistence and resilience, self independence.
- She also boldly declares her independent spirit, vehemently addressing those who may have wronged her.
- But despite the 'negative' things that they want, she courageously declared her intention of rising above all else, ending the poem with a resounding "I rise/ I rise/ I rise."
Maya Angelou's poem is a bold statement and declaration of her growing and rising spirit that cannot be broken or even damaged. And through various imagery, she compares herself to the dust rising, the air, the hopes, etc. But out of the given options, she does not compare herself to the temperature. Thus, the correct answer is option B.
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