The retired workers shared memories about the smell of rotten eggs that flowed from the rubber factory. It invaded everything from the air to their drinking water. For many, the smell was a blessing and a curse, for it meant a job and money as well as sickness and hardship.

Question

How does the figurative language in the paragraph reveal the culture of the factory workers?(1 point)
Responses

The smell is personified as an invader, which shows that the workers did not want to work at the factory.
The smell is personified as an invader, which shows that the workers did not want to work at the factory.

The smell is described as rotten, which shows that the workers did not care about cleanliness.
The smell is described as rotten, which shows that the workers did not care about cleanliness.

The smell is compared to a blessing, which shows how much life depended on work at the factory.
The smell is compared to a blessing, which shows how much life depended on work at the factor
The smell is compared to a curse, which shows how superstitious the workers were.

Answer 1

The most accurate response is:

The smell is compared to a blessing, which shows how much life depended on work at the factory.

This choice reveals the duality of the workers' experience, emphasizing how the factory provided essential income despite its negative impact on their health and environment.