Question

What does the phrase “her barred face identity mask” mean?

a. because she was brown in colour b. due to her dark coloured yellow body

c. bird’s face became her identity and symbol of recognition d. None of the above

2.) What is described as ‘engine’ in the poem?

a. Lizard b. Machine c. Laburnum tree d. None of the above

3.) What is the dominant colour used in the poem?

a. Red b. Blue c. Yellow d. Green

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Answer 1

Answer:

The phrase means that the bird's barred face becomes her identity mask and a mark of recognition.

Answer 2

Explanation:

What does the phrase, "her barred face identity mask" mean? Answer: The striped face of the goldfinch is its mask. She remains hidden in 'thickness' and her striped face makes her recognizable, and this face becomes her identity mark.