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Okay yall solve this riddle what gets wetter as it dries

What does water came out from a rock mean in this poem and why is it compared to the radio waltz? time was away and somewhere else. the waiter did not come, the clock forgot them and the radio waltz came out like water from a rock: time was away and somewhere else.

Which word identifies the purpose of the essay? a. direction b. directive c. defectiveness d. none of these select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d