D). They show that the speaker feels the music is lively and brings people together.
Explanation:
In the poem 'Latin & Soul,' the poet Victor Hernandez Cruz employs words like 'clapping' and 'stomping' in order to convey how the speaker feels that 'music is vibrant and lively and it unites the people together.' The music <u>sinks in people by giving a 'room full of laughter' where they can 'hold on their tears and sadness for a while' and enjoy the present moment with utmost happiness and fun</u>. Thus, <u>option D</u> is the correct answer.
