Question

the seen, the known dissolve in iridescence, become illusive flesh of light that was not, was, forever is. o light beheld as through refracting tears. here is the aura of that world each of us has lost. here is the shadow of its joy. -“monet’s ‘waterlilies,’” robert hayden how does the underlined simile add meaning to the poem? it explains why monet painted this scene. it creates imagery that appeals to hearing. it describes the use of light in the painting. it connects back to a historical event.

Explanation:

The simile "light beheld as through refracting tears" creates a vivid image related to the perception of light. It doesn't explain Monet's painting - motivation, appeal to hearing, or connect to a historical event. It describes the way light is seen in a poetic - visual way, similar to how light is distorted through tears, which relates to the use of light in the context of the poem about Monet's painting.

Answer:

It describes the use of light in the painting.