How does the structure of the poem contribute to its meaning? A.
The structure shows how the Statue of Liberty is different from the Greek Colossus in what it symbolizes.
B.
The stanzas emphasize that the Statue of Liberty stands for the values of being charitable and kind.
C.
The stanzas emphasize that the Statue of Liberty stands as a reminder that pride has shortcomings.
D.
The beginning likens the Statue of Liberty to a guard, and the end emphasizes its ability to keep out outsiders.

Read this passage from "the city without us" by alan weisman: which statement best explains how the structure of the passage supports the author's purpose? a. the passage traces several events in the order that they will occur to highlight how nature conquers human civilization. b. the passage shows that natural forces such as an absence of predators and an increase in the squirrel population can lead to destructive results. c. the passage shows that natural forms such as an absence of predators and human hunters can lead to the reforestation of new york city. d. the passage identifies how two natural forces are co-dependent - the deforestation of new york and the extinction of squirrels.