read the excerpt below and answer the question.

"i want your laughter like
the flower i was waiting for,
the blue flower, the rose
of my echoing country."

how does this excerpt from "your laughter" relate to neruda’s cultural experience? select all that apply.

a it expresses pride and longing for his country.
b the flower functions as a symbol for his country.
c the laughter functions as a metaphor for patriotism.
d it suggests that his country is a necessary part of his life.