The following text is from a poem about the ocean. The heavy waves crash against the cliff— my mind is broken like the white foam. My worries erode me, I fear their constant tide. I am dissolved in the salt spray. I am scattered like the mist upon the rocks.
Which choice best describes the function of the underlined portion in the text as a whole?
It describes a weather pattern to suggest that a storm is approaching.
It introduces a natural image that the speaker uses to represent their fragmented mental state.
It explains why the speaker has decided to leave the cliffside.
It contrasts the durability of the rocks with the softness of the water.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The speaker uses the image of "white foam" breaking to illustrate their "broken" mind. This links a natural image to an internal emotional state.
Choice A is incorrect. The focus is on the speaker's mind, not predicting a storm. Choice C is incorrect. No mention of leaving. Choice D is incorrect. It compares the speaker to the foam, not rocks to water.