Those farthest away lurk like burglars
In mountains,
Forcing their way through the horizon.

Evening swallows the purple skyline,
Silent as submarines beneath the surface.

The humming birds from the cages go
Darting along sidewalks, down streets
Busy with the business of living.
1
What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?
A.
to show how the author could see a building as a submarine
B.
to describe the author's experience in leaving a city at night
C.
to entertain the reader with images of a busy, distant city
D.
to persuade the reader to move to a city with tall buildings