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Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is A: It gives a poem a sense of rhythm.

Explanation:

In her poem "Miss Rosie", Lucille Clifton repeats the phrase "when I watch you" in order to give a poem a sense of rhythm. She uses this phrase to introduce new ideas and new thoughts, by establishing an even and steady rhythm through her poem.

The poem describes an insignificant and ugly old woman, and Clifton expresses her respect for Miss Rosie's age, as she represents old people, who were respected and cherished in the best years of her life.