Read the lines from The Elements of San Joaquín. My silverware and stack of plates will go unusedLike the old, my two good slacksWill smother under a growth of lintAnd smell of the old dustThat risesWhen the closet door opens or closes. The skin of my belly will tighten like a beltAnd there will be no reason for pockets.
Answer
A
The simile emphasizes the fact that the speaker is starving.
B
The alliteration suggests the speaker’s harsh living conditions.
C
The repetition illustrates the speaker’s continuing struggles.
D
The structure highlights the speaker’s lack of both work and money.