Read these lines from the poem and answer the question.
husky of voice—stout of
step
with fists as well as
hands
how they battered down
doors

the poet’s word choice in these lines conveys a tone of

defiance

danger

happiness

youthfulness

defiance

Explanation:

The poem is set at a the time in which women did not have equal rights to men and were also African American. The author conveys a tone of resistance and disobedience First, she mentions the women's "husky voice, stout of step" because of the tough traits and perseverance to continue in spite of everything. Besides, the women "battered down doors" to fight for equal education and their children's needs. Finally, they have "fists as well as hands" to fight and talk when it is necessary.  

taking into account that a theme is the central topic a text treats and can be developed through a story, play, poem etc. the following are themes that can be further developed:  

my best friend jeffrey has many unusual interests. (the story could be about each of the unususal interests)

once a man gives his soul over to evil, he can never go back. (this could be a saying or a proverb)

the three sheepdogs lay around the yard all day. (it could be developed detailing how each of these sheepdogs lay around)

a priest's collar has an unusual effect upon people. (it could be developed detailing the different effect upon people)

innocence is a powerful force in a world full of corruption. (it could be developed detailing how is a world full of corruption)

king lear is a play shakespeare wrote later. (it is just a sentence and doesnt give any idea or topic to be discussed in details.

evil often wears the disguise of innocence. (this could be a saying or a proverb)

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