What best describes the purpose of rhythm in a poem?
to make a pattern that enhances the meaning of a poem
to stress certain syllables in each line of the poem
to measure how certain syllables are stressed in a poem
O to create tension that builds throughout the poem

Read the sentence from barrio boy by ernesto galarza. "now, ernesto, you are the man of the family. you will take care of your mother until we are together in sacramento. which statement best describes the figurative language used in these sentences? a simile is used to compare ernesto to a man. a simile is used to paint a picture of family life. a metaphor is used to compare a man and his family. a metaphor is used to paint a picture of responsibility.