The central theme of this passage is The loss of innocence and the passage 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
What is the central theme of this passage?(1 point)
Responses
Nature’s resilience in the face of adversity.
Nature’s resilience in the face of adversity.
The loss of innocence and the passage of time.
The loss of innocence and the passage of time.
The destructive effects of human activity
The destructive effects of human activity
The beauty of the natural world
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