Question
The poet most likely repeats the words "The back of the hand to everything" to — (1 point)
Responses
show how both the actual hurricane and the metaphorical hurricane were similarly destructive.
show how both the actual hurricane and the metaphorical hurricane were similarly destructive.
describe how events in nature are cyclical and often repeat throughout history.
describe how events in nature are cyclical and often repeat throughout history.
demonstrate the way that the trees and the speaker both found ways to fight back.
demonstrate the way that the trees and the speaker both found ways to fight back.
express a feeling of surprise about the way the speaker's life turned out differently than expected.
Responses
show how both the actual hurricane and the metaphorical hurricane were similarly destructive.
show how both the actual hurricane and the metaphorical hurricane were similarly destructive.
describe how events in nature are cyclical and often repeat throughout history.
describe how events in nature are cyclical and often repeat throughout history.
demonstrate the way that the trees and the speaker both found ways to fight back.
demonstrate the way that the trees and the speaker both found ways to fight back.
express a feeling of surprise about the way the speaker's life turned out differently than expected.
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GPT-4o mini
The most likely answer is: **show how both the actual hurricane and the metaphorical hurricane were similarly destructive.**
The repetition of the phrase "The back of the hand to everything" suggests a theme of rejection or dismissal, emphasizing the destructive impact of both the physical hurricane and the metaphorical turmoil in life.
The repetition of the phrase "The back of the hand to everything" suggests a theme of rejection or dismissal, emphasizing the destructive impact of both the physical hurricane and the metaphorical turmoil in life.