Which statement best describes the effect of the imagery in the quotation "all ... who tread a dangerous maze in the darkness from the cradle to the grave" at the end of Paragraph 3? It paints a picture of a situation that is unfamiliar to most people, which helps the reader understand the speaker's beliefs.

It describes how treacherous the crime was and how young the criminals are, which helps the reader side with the speaker.

It illustrates how difficult and unpredictable life can be for anyone, which helps the reader relate to the speech.

It reflects the speaker's thoughts on how many people are affected by this crime, which helps the reader feel connected to the speaker.