Question

instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.

which line from the poem best shows the mothers determination to persevere?
a. \well, son, ill tell you.\
b. \and boards torn up,\
c. \ise been a-climbin on,\
d. \cause you find its kinder hard.\
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Explanation:

• Option A is just an opening line, showing no perseverance.
• Option B describes a broken, difficult space, not determination.
• Option C uses the phrase "a-climbin' on" which conveys continuous effort and resolve to keep going, directly showing perseverance.
• Option D acknowledges hardship but does not show active determination to persist.

Answer:

C. "I'se been a-climbin' on,"