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

How does the author emphasize the tree's significance to Evelyn?(1 point)
Responses

By describing the tree’s physical appearance in great detail.
By describing the tree’s physical appearance in great detail.
By connecting the tree to Evelyn’s childhood memories.
By connecting the tree to Evelyn’s childhood memories.
By showing how other characters interact with the tree.
By showing how other characters interact with the tree.
By focusing on the tree’s current state of decay

1 answer

The correct response is:

By connecting the tree to Evelyn’s childhood memories.