Question

independent practice - your turn
read this excerpt from the poem:
49 thank the work of our hands:
50 weaving steel into bridges, finishing one more report
51 for the boss on time, stitching another wound
52 or uniform, the first brush stroke on a portrait,
53 or the last floor on the freedom tower
54 jutting into a sky that yields to our resilience.
what connotation is developed by the use of the word \stitching\?
a. it conveys the repetitive and unending nature of daily labor.
b. it highlights the effort to mend and heal through diligent work.
c. it celebrates the meticulous care and attention involved in essential tasks.
d. it emphasizes the strength and unity created through collaborative efforts .

Explanation:

The word "stitching" is paired with "another wound or uniform" in the poem. Stitching a wound is an act of mending and healing with careful, diligent work, while stitching a uniform is a precise task that supports functionality. Option B directly connects "stitching" to the idea of mending/healing through diligent effort, which aligns with the context of caring, purposeful work in the excerpt.

Answer:

B. It highlights the effort to mend and heal through diligent work.