Referring to an excerpt from “I Explain a Few Things” by Pablo Neruda the correct choice is: By addressing the reader directly and asking the reader to see what is happening in Spain, the speaker reinforces his view that poetry could and should be used to inspire action—not just to describe beautiful things.
This should be a writer's opinion
That is because it might differ based on who was talking. Some might disagree that it has become run-down, or some might say that it has become such way before "just recently".
answer: you can believe each individual snowfall is unique
