The paragraph doesnt flow very well because of all the simple sentences. it has a very simple rythm and the most important ideas are "<span>As a young girl, she struggled a great deal. She left home at 21. She moved to the West Coast. There, she chose to educate herself. She chose studies over security. She lived in poverty for many years. She eventually got a job teaching at university." This is because it stays on topic. Everything else really isnt important.The ideas are all spread out and really dont connect very well. TO improve this paragraph you need to connect the sentenes and change some to stay on topic.</span>
Answer:
The correct answer is <u>A</u>: 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.
A melting iceberg is a merry sight
by filling the sea with all its might
with love in tears it flows by
and showers love by and by <span />
