Read the lines from The Elements of San Joaquín.When the season ends,And the onions are unplugged from their sleep,We won’t forget what you failed to see,And nothing will healUnder the rain’s broken fingers.
Answer
A
The simile compares the workers’ hardships to physical injuries.
B
The word choice reflects the difficulty of the lives the workers lead.
C
The repetition emphasizes the constant struggles the workers face.
D
The structure highlights the contrast between the workers and other people.
Explanation
The words “failed to see,” “nothing will heal,” and “broken fingers” create a bleak, painful picture of the workers’ experience. This word choice suggests that their lives are difficult and that their hardships are overlooked. The lines do not repeat a phrase for emphasis, and they contain no direct simile comparing the hardships to injuries.
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