Susan B. Anthony was a major figure behind the women's suffrage movement, which eventually led to the passage of the 19th amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote. Read the following poem about Susan B. Anthony written by her friend Katharine Rolston Fisher. Then, answer the question that follows.
[1] Her life is a luminous banner borne ever ahead of her era, in
lead of the forces of freedom,
Where wrongs for justice call.
High-hearted, far-sighted, she pressed with noble intrepid impatience,
[5] one race and the half of another
To liberate from thrall.
If now in its freedom her spirit mingle with ours and find us
toiling at dusk to finish
The task of her long day,
[10] On ground hard held to the last, gaining her goal for women,
if for her word we hearken,
May we not hear her say:
"Comrades and daughters exultant, let my goal for you be a mile-
stone. Too late have you won it to linger.
[15] Victory flies ahead.
Though women march millions abreast on a widening way to free-
dom, trails there are still for women
Fearless to break and tread.
"Keep watch on power as it passes, on liberty's torch as it
[20] travels, lest woman be left with a symbol,
No flame in her lamp alive.
In the mine, the mill and the mart where is bartered the bread of
your children, is forged the power you strove for,
For which you still must strive."
[25] Her spirit like southern starlight at once is afar and around us;
her message an inward singing
Through all our life to run:
"Forward together, my daughters, till born of your faith with
each other and of brotherhood all the world over,
[30] For all is freedom won."
Which of the following examples of figurative language from the poem best supports the idea that Susan B. Anthony never gave up on her goal of women's voting rights?
a) On ground hard held to the last, gaining her goal for women
b) Her life is a luminous banner borne ever ahead of her era
c) Her spirit like southern starlight at once is afar and around us
d) In the mine, the mill and the mart where is bartered the bread of your children
a) On ground hard held to the last, gaining her goal for women
This example of figurative language suggests that Susan B. Anthony continued to strive for her goal of women's voting rights even in the face of difficulties and obstacles. It emphasizes her perseverance and determination.