Click to read "miss rosie" by Lucille Clifton. Then answer the question.
In the poem, what effect does Clifton's repetition of the phrase "when I watch
you" have?
A. It adds to the reader's knowledge of Miss Rosie.
B. It creates a sense of rhythm.
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C. It expresses the poet's personal opinion.
D. It reveals that the poet doesn't like Miss Rosie.
SUBMIT

The effect of the repetition is that C. It expresses the poet's personal opinion

Explanation:

The poem is about a woman named Miss Rossie who used to be one of the most beautiful women in town and took pride in it but now has become hideous and has had a tough life for herself that has left her helpless.

The phrase when I watch you gives a layer of the author's opinion of her and then gives a sharp critical gaze into her state as  the poetess talks about her precarious state in such a terrible tone.

Explanation:

Before he retired, Washington gave a farewell address (speech). In it he  warned against political parties - he thought they caused arguments  he urged the nation to remain neutral and not become involved in foreign alliances. warned against a powerful military.