Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points) Mimic the Devil by Mawi Asgedom While some chumps revel, mimicking the devil, and redefining his level While they mock their gifts, and ignore the rifts, between self and misfits On another hemisphere, and sometimes near, life means fear Not of passing classes, hallway passes, or chasing lasses But of lack of water, mindless slaughter, and sell my daughter 35% AIDS rate, an unwavering fate, salvation too late No money for pills, no blankets for chills, no remedy for ills Just a dream That amidst the muck, life won't always suck In this poem, Mawi Asgedom In this poem, Mawi Asgedom A. intensifies the serious message of the poem by using strong examples B. shows how problems in school are like problems elsewhere in the world C. gives examples of things that bring people hope in difficult situations D.highlights struggles faced by stressed students

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  Answer:

  A. intensifies the serious message of the poem by using strong examples.

  Explanation:

  This is the statement that best describes the author's intention in this poem. In this poem, the author tells us about the struggles that are often faced by people in poor areas of the globe. This is a serious topic. The author emphasizes this seriousness by using strong examples, such as lack of water, slaughter and poverty.