The sentence "I hear their plea." in the third stanza of "Ocean's Gift" means that the author D. can hear the seashells asking to be taken home. This is supported by the context of the piece, where the author expresses a desire to care for and take the seashells home, suggesting they perceive a longing or request from the seashells to be appreciated and collected.
They call to me,
Asking to be seen,
Begging to be enjoyed,
We carry the burden of our inborn limitations.
5They call to me,
Showing–off their beauty,
Shining in the sunlight,
The way a smile shares warmth.
They call to me.
10I hear their plea.
I recognize their beauty.
I want to take them home.
I promise to care for them,
To use them in design,
15To show them off forever.
I hold the seashells with care.
They are mine,
Forever.
The sentence "I hear their plea." in the third stanza of "Ocean's Gift" means that the author ___________
A.
can hear the seashells crying.
B.
can hear the seashells trying to prove their innocence.
C.
can hear the seashells making excuses.
D.
can hear the seashells asking to be taken home.
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