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 heal Under the rain’s broken fingers. How do these lines reflect the theme that the lack of concern shown by most Americans is harmful to the seasonal workers’ lives?
Answer
A
The repetition emphasizes the constant struggles the workers face.
B
The simile compares the workers’ hardships to physical injuries.
C
The structure highlights the contrast between the workers and other people.
D
The word choice reflects the difficulty of the lives the workers lead.