Read the excerpt from "Jabari Unmasked” by Nikki Grimes.Is such unfairness what the world is filled with? The evidence is seen in spirits ripped and torn. Still, the world needs the dreams we offer, and should we leave those dreams bleeding on the road, we’d shrink our own hearts down to nothing, and that we would regret. Better to let our anger go, and smile.
Answer
A
It repeats the rhythm used in the first two lines to develop the speaker’s optimism.
B
It emphasizes certain words to illustrate the speaker’s rejection of the past.
C
It builds upon the plot to demonstrate the speaker’s view of the world.
D
It creates a sense of momentum that emphasizes the speaker’s determination.