Question

question 18 of 20
click to read \i am offering this poem\ by jimmy santiago baca. then answer the question.
the word hogan means \small, safe dwelling space.\ how does this word contribute to the overall emotion expressed in the third stanza of the poem?
a. it contributes to the emotion of being tired and overwhelmed.
b. it contributes to the emotion of being cold and lonely.
c. it contributes to the emotion of feeling lost and directionless.
d. it contributes to the emotion of safety and comfort.

Explanation:

The word "hogan" is defined as "small, safe dwelling space". Safety and comfort are associated with a safe dwelling. Option A's "tired/overwhelmed", B's "cold/lonely", and C's "lost/directionless" don't match the meaning of "safe dwelling". Only D connects to the safe and comfortable connotation of "hogan".

Answer:

D. It contributes to the emotion of safety and comfort.