The poem uses comparisons, such as similes and metaphors, to describe Chavez. How do these comparisons help you understand the impact Chavez had on the workers' lives? Write a response in which you analyze these comparisons.

Hello. You did not inform the poem to which this question refers, which makes it impossible for it to be answered accurately. However, I will try to help you in the best possible way.

The use of similes and metaphors in a poem is done with the objective of extending the meaning of the message that the poet wants to pass through the poem, therefore, the poet writes comparisons that present new and deeper and more imposing meanings.

answer: i would say he was very determined and persistent in overcoming obstacles.

explanation:   "the magician of menlo park" as he was called, liked to tell an incident that happened when he was 8 years old and came back home crying after attending school for three months because his teacher called him "sterile and unproductive". from nowadays perspective, we can say that thomas alva edison was one of the most persistent and determined man that has ever existed. when edison was 14, he contracted scarlet fever. the effect of the fever, as well as a blow to the head by an angry train conductor, caused edison to become completely deaf in his left ear, and 80-percent deaf in the other. so as you can see he had to struggle to not so many minor issues but he always succeeded.