Question

Which best describes the mood created by the free verse structure of my father is a simple man?

Answer 1

I would have to say C because simple man is a man that is easy and shows respect towards others.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C.

The mood created by Salinas through his usage of free verse is one of respect.

The speaker, who is a scholar, has a great amount of respect for his father, a man with a "sixth  grade education," who, despite of not having a high education, learnt the most important things, and lived a simple life.

Salinas uses free verse to pay homage to his father simplicity.