The simile of the title is apt because ______.

both promises and pie-crust are sweet

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both promises and pie-crust are meant to be filled

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both promises and pie-crust are easily broken

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the speaker has overindulged in rich food

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the speaker denies herself all pleasures in life

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Solution

The correct option is E both promises and pie-crust are easily broken
Pie crust is a baked dish that is easily broken. By using the simile of a pie crust for promises, the poet implies that promises are as easily broken as a pie crust is. So, the answer is option C. The other options are incorrect as they do not fit the context.

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