Read the following excerpt from “and sometimes i hear this song in my head.”
"and our tongues keep remembering the rhythm
of the words we forgot
swaying on the backs of buses
and in hot kitchens
crooning
in pool halls and shared bathrooms
yeah/we carving a heartspace
and staring down the darkness some call our future"
How does visualizing the images in theses lines help you understand the conditions of the lives of the people Jacobs is describing? (1 point)
A. They are all bustling and hot places.
B. They are all crowded and uncomfortable places.
C. They are all dark and mysterious
D. They are all dirty and energetic places.
I think the answer is either A or B...but I think mostly B. What do you think?? Thank you~!!
I agree with B.
Choose the option that corrects the sentence below. If the sentence is correct, select “d. The sentence is correct.”
To understand the conditions of the lives of the people described in the excerpt, visualizing the images in these lines can provide some insights. Let's analyze each option to determine the correct answer:
A. They are all bustling and hot places.
In the given lines, the author mentions "swaying on the backs of buses" and "in hot kitchens." These descriptions suggest movement and heat, which could be associated with a bustling atmosphere. However, it does not necessarily imply that all the places mentioned are bustling, as other environments are also mentioned. Therefore, option A may not be the best answer.
B. They are all crowded and uncomfortable places.
The mentions of "swaying on the backs of buses," "in pool halls and shared bathrooms," and "staring down the darkness" (which could imply an uncertain future) suggest that the places described may be crowded and uncomfortable. These environments are likely not spacious or luxurious, and the usage of words like "crooning" and "our future" implies a sense of hardship or struggle. So, option B seems to better reflect the conditions of the lives of the people described.
C. They are all dark and mysterious.
There is no direct reference to darkness or mysteriousness in the excerpt. While the mention of "staring down the darkness" can be metaphorical, it is not enough evidence to support that all the places mentioned are dark and mysterious.
D. They are all dirty and energetic places.
The excerpt does not explicitly mention dirtiness as a characteristic of the places described. Moreover, energetic places are not directly implied, as the lines focus more on the emotions and connections between individuals rather than the energy of the places.
Therefore, considering the descriptions of crowding, discomfort, and the overall tone of hardship, option B, "They are all crowded and uncomfortable places," seems to be the most appropriate answer.