The reason why I believe that the author Maya Angelou included this passage is because she wanted to explain to us her emotions about the connection she had.
I would say that the writer is using either personification or metaphor. However, I find B. personification to be the most logical answer.
Immigration should be regulated because only legal immigrants contribute to the economy, skilled immigrants fill in-demand job vacancies and legal migration provides a safe option for at-risk groups of people to immigrate to the United States.
