The passage indicates that the old oak tree represents "The passage of time and fading memories." This is supported by Evelyn's reflections on her youth and the tree's condition as it "mourned the passing of time."
Passage for Questions 6-10
The old oak tree stood in the middle of the field, its gnarled branches reaching skyward like the twisted arms of an ancient sentinel. Generations of children had played beneath its shade, carving initials into its bark and swinging from its sturdy limbs. But now, the tree stood alone, its leaves withering and falling one by one, as though it mourned the passing of time. To Evelyn, who walked the field each evening, the tree was a relic of her youth, a reminder of the carefree days that seemed so distant now.
Question 6
6. What does the old oak tree symbolize in the passage?(1 point)
Responses
The inevitability of death.
The inevitability of death.
The passage of time and fading memories.
The passage of time and fading memories.
The resilience of nature.
The resilience of nature.
The joy of childhood.
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