Question

comparing american poems: power of words
poem 1: the voice of change
in the heart of our nation, standing tall,
where freedoms bells continue to call,
like thunder rolling across the plain,
words of justice fall like summer rain.
\together we rise,\ the speaker declares,
through valleys deep and mountain airs.
each syllable sparks a flame so bright,
like stars that pierce the darkest night.
but wait! whats this? a sudden turn—
when truth and hope begin to burn,
the crowd gasps, their hearts take flight,
as wisdom dawns in broad daylight.
poem 2: tomorrows promise
listen closely to the whispered dream,
where hope and courage flow downstream.
through metaphors of golden light,
our future shimmers, burning bright.
what role do the figures of speech, such as \each syllable sparks a flame,\ play in conveying the central message of poem 1?
they distract from the message.
they reinforce the power of words.
they create ambiguity.
they simplify complex ideas.

Explanation:

The figure of speech "each syllable sparks a flame" is a metaphor emphasizing the impact and power of words. It doesn't distract, create ambiguity, or simplify complex ideas in this context but rather highlights the strong - effect words have.

Answer:

B. They reinforce the power of words.