AP English Literature and Composition Quiz
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Read the poem below, then answer the question.
"Dentist"
Mint polish and latex—clean fear.
The chair reclines like surrender.
A poster of perfect teeth smiles down.
I grip the armrests through the small talk
about weather and traffic.
The drill starts its bright whine.
I raise my hand too early
just to prove I can stop it.
The hygienist says "you're doing great,"
as if bravery is something you can floss.
Which choice best explains what the bolded details reveal about the speaker's perspective?
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