We Real Cool
"We real cool. We
Left School. We

Lurk late. We
Strike straight. We

Sing sin. We
Thin gin. We

Jazz June. We
Die soon."
--Gwendolyn Brooks
Why does Gwendolyn Brooks use diction such as "we/ real cool" and "we/ strike straight" in her poem "We Real Cool"?
A.
to convey the teenagers' wish to play pool rather than focus on academics

B.
to convey the teenagers' attitude and show of toughness

C.
to convey the teenagers' rebellion against their parents and teachers

D.
to convey the teenagers' insecurity and their desire to be at school

Respuesta :

Answer:

A. to convey the teenagers' attitude and show of toughness

Explanation:

Most poets use diction to fit the style of their writing, Brooks manages to incorporate diction to convey style, and add an extra element that allows the reader to personally connect with the problems she displays within her poems.