The word or phrase ____________

illustrates the author’s imaginative world as a child, and this contributes to the______________
mood of the second paragraph of the passage.

childhood
modest
lilac bush
octopus like
serious
sentimental
mischievous
comical

1 answer

The word or phrase "lilac bush" illustrates the author’s imaginative world as a child, and this contributes to the sentimental mood of the second paragraph of the passage.