Question

The Lonely Maid
by A. Gautam
Betsy never stopped to blink.
She dragged on like a horse.
She labored on, forgot to think.
Her fingers were tough and coarse.

Sometimes she sang along,
while she ironed the sheets.
The softness of the song
is pressed in my heartbeats.
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How does the simile "She dragged on like a horse" help the reader better understand the poem?
A.
It describes how hard Betsy worked.
B.
It describes what Betsy looked like.
C.
It helps the reader visualize the song Betsy sang.
D.
It helps the reader understand what jobs Betsy did.

Answer 1

A. It describes how hard Betsy worked.

The simile "She dragged on like a horse" conveys the idea that Betsy is working very hard and tirelessly, emphasizing her labor and determination.