3. How does the comparison to a flood in line 7 impact the meaning of the poem? Her vigor flows like tides into my blood,
Giving me strength erect against her hate,
Her bigness sweeps my being like a flood.
(1 Point)
The comparison brings attention to the goals the speaker had before realizing the dark realities of America.
The comparison emphasizes the speaker's feelings that America offers a vast wealth of opportunities.
The comparison reveals how the speaker is overcome by joy in thinking about his future job in America.
The comparison illustrates the vast difference between the rich and poor in the United States.