How is the structure of passage 2 different from the structure of passage 1?

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Responses
A Passage 2 uses the speaker to describe the mother’s actions while passage 1 uses the speaker to describe the mother’s qualities.Passage 2 uses the speaker to describe the mother’s actions while passage 1 uses the speaker to describe the mother’s qualities.
B Passage 2 uses form to express feelings about the mother while passage 1 uses free verse to share observations about the child.Passage 2 uses form to express feelings about the mother while passage 1 uses free verse to share observations about the child.
C Passage 2 doesn’t use figurative language to describe the mother while passage 1 uses metaphors in each stanza to describe the mother. Passage 2 doesn’t use figurative language to describe the mother while passage 1 uses metaphors in each stanza to describe the mother.
D Passage 2 uses the speaker to express a tightly knit bond of the mother and child while passage 1 uses the speaker to show only the child’s love.Passage 2 uses the speaker to express a tightly knit bond of the mother and child while passage 1 uses the speaker to show only the child’s love.

Answer 1

To determine how the structure of passage 2 is different from the structure of passage 1, let's analyze each response option.

A compares how the two passages describe the mother—one focusing on actions and the other on qualities. This suggests a structural difference in the focus of the content.

B discusses the use of form and free verse, indicating a difference in the poetic structure and style of the passages.

C refers to the presence of figurative language, specifically metaphors, suggesting that one passage employs more figurative language than the other.

D highlights the emotional connection depicted in the passages, contrasting the bond expressed in passage 2 with the love depicted in passage 1.

Among these options, the differences in focus and emotional depth between the passages seem to be captured best by option A or D, depending on whether you consider the actions versus qualities as more structural, or the expression of bonds more significant in structuring the narrative.

If we emphasize the focus of the content (how they present the mother), A would be a strong choice. If we emphasize the emotional connection and relationship portrayal, then D could be considered more relevant.

Without more context, it’s challenging to definitively choose one. However, both A and D present clear structural distinctions in their own right.