Use the poem to answer the question.

Question

The construction zone
of my heart is full of cones
and lots of potholes.
How does the use of metaphor affect the poem?

(1 point)
Responses

The poem expresses why the speaker does not like to walk through construction zones.
The poem expresses why the speaker does not like to walk through construction zones.

The poem explains why love can be such a dangerous feeling.
The poem explains why love can be such a dangerous feeling.

The poem warns the reader to stay away from potholes.
The poem warns the reader to stay away from potholes.

The poem conveys the abstract feeling of heartbreak in a concrete way.
The poem conveys the abstract feeling of heartbreak in a concrete way.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The poem conveys the abstract feeling of heartbreak in a concrete way.

This use of metaphor allows the speaker to illustrate complex emotions associated with love and heartbreak through relatable imagery of a construction zone.