Question

The Wind, the Oak, and the Pine." One day between late summer and first snow, harshly through an oak and pine did blow. Oak branches spoke in loud, unhappy heaves, crackling a scolding through the falling leaves. What reason does the pine think the oak should be ashamed?

a. Hides behind its leaves
b. Lets its leaves turn yellow
c. Makes its leaves speak to others
d. Sheds its leaves

Answer 1

The correct answer is option d. Without more context from the passage, it is uncertain which option the pine believes the oak should be ashamed for, but based on thematic elements in literature, 'Sheds its leaves' may be fitting.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question pertains to a passage where an oak tree is scolded by the wind for its loud, unhappy heaves and crackling through the falling leaves. The student asks, "What reason does the pine think the oak should be ashamed?" and provides four multiple-choice options.

Based on the information provided, there's not a direct reference to the pine's thoughts on the oak's behavior. Therefore, we cannot determine for certain why the pine thinks the oak should be ashamed without additional context from the passage.

Nonetheless, a usual thematic trait in fables and poems concerning trees is the shedding of leaves, which often symbolizes vulnerability or a form of loss. The option d, 'Sheds its leaves,' fits this symbolic representation, but without knowing the pine's specific thoughts, this answer remains speculative based on the thematic elements often found in literature.