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

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.

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To determine which option accurately describes the differences in structure between passage 1 and passage 2, we would need to evaluate the specifics of each passage. However, based on the options provided, here are some possible interpretations:

  • Option A suggests that passage 2 focuses on the mother's actions, while passage 1 highlights her qualities. This implies a difference in focus between the two passages.

  • Option B states that passage 2 uses a formal structure to express feelings, whereas passage 1 uses free verse to share observations. This highlights a difference in the poetic form used in each passage.

  • Option C indicates that passage 2 lacks figurative language that passage 1 employs, suggesting that passage 1 might be more metaphorical or descriptive in nature.

  • Option D describes passage 2 as expressing a strong bond between mother and child, in contrast to passage 1, which focuses on the child's love alone.

Without the actual texts of the passages, it is difficult to determine which option is correct. You would ideally review the passages to identify whether they emphasize actions vs. qualities, the structure of poetry used, the presence of figurative language, or the nature of the relationship described. This analysis will lead to the correct response about how the structures differ.