Question

read the excerpt from the poem \faces in the street\ by henry lawson. answer the question that follows. the human river dwindles when tis past the hour of eight, its waves go flowing faster in the fear of being late; but slowly drag the moments, whilst beneath the dust and heat the city grinds the owners of the faces in the street— grinding body, grinding soul, yielding scarce enough to eat— oh! i sorrow for the owners of the faces in the street how does the poets use of the phrase \city grinds the owners of the faces in the street\ contribute to the stanzas layers of meaning? it describes a joyful city atmosphere it hints at the citys numerous opportunities for people it metaphorically suggests the hardships faced by the people in the city it implies the physical shape of the citys buildings

Explanation:

The word "grinds" implies wear - and - tear. The poet uses it metaphorically to show the city is wearing down the people. Words like "scarce enough to eat" and "sorrow" further emphasize hardship.

Answer:

It metaphorically suggests the hardships faced by the people in the city