3. How does the repetition of "if" most contribute to the
poem's overall meaning?
OA. It highlights how fearful the speaker is about his
son's future.
OB. It highlights how unlikely it is that the speaker's son
will become a proper adult.
O C. It emphasizes how much the speaker's son must do
in order to become a man.
OD. It suggests that the speaker's advice is not necessary
for his son to become a man.