Question

king to be seen,
Begging to be enjoyed,
We carry the burden of our inborn limitations.

5They call to me,
Showing–off their beauty,
Shining in the sunlight,
The way a smile shares warmth.

They call to me.
10I hear their plea.
I recognize their beauty.
I want to take them home.

I promise to care for them,
To use them in design,
15To show them off forever.

I hold the seashells with care.
They are mine,
Forever.

What is the most likely reason the narrator compares the seashells to a kitten looking for a home?

A.
It helps set the sad feeling tone of the poem.

B.
It gives the narrator a compelling reason to take the seashells home.

C.
It helps the reader imagine the seashells are alive.

D.
It helps show how fragile and delicate the seashells are.

Answer 1

The most likely reason the narrator compares the seashells to a kitten looking for a home is:

**C. It helps the reader imagine the seashells are alive.**

This comparison evokes a sense of warmth and connection, suggesting that the seashells have a personality or a need for care, similar to a kitten.