Read lines 1–3 and 25–27 of Passage 2. the water is the first to go then the bread then the eggs * * * and you know the water will be the last thing to go What is the effect of the poem’s beginning and ending with these images of water? Responses The contradiction reveals how confused the speaker is about what is happening. The contradiction reveals how confused the speaker is about what is happening. The comparison shows how ideas about water change in different situations. The comparison shows how ideas about water change in different situations. The repetition emphasizes how important water is to human life. The repetition emphasizes how important water is to human life. The contrast makes clear that no amount of preparation can defeat a hurricane. The contrast makes clear that no amount of preparation can defeat a hurricane. Skip to navigation