Question

The Thoughts of Man



The thoughts of man are seed of nature,
They grow as wheat, for good or ill;
In planting thought take care to scatter
Seed of love in deep good-will.

Then watch it grow each day and hour,
Kissed by the sunshine of the soul;
The seed you've sown will grow in power,
The fruit it bears will ne'er grow old.



("The Thoughts of Man" by Myra Viola Wilds)

Question 1
This question has two parts. Answer Part A, and then answer Part B.



,begin emphasis,Part A,end emphasis,
These lines are from the poem.



"In planting thought take care to scatter
Seed of love in deep good-will." (Lines 3–4)



Which statement ,begin emphasis,best,end emphasis, expresses the speaker's advice in these lines?

Question 1 Answer options with 4 options
1.
Make your thoughts loving.

2.
Spread your thoughts widely.

3.
Let people guess your thoughts.

4.
Expect your thoughts to please others.

Question 2
,begin emphasis,Part B,end emphasis,
How does the advice in lines 3–4 fit into the structure of the rest of the poem?

Question 2 Answer options with 4 options
1.
The rest of the poem gives examples of similar kinds of advice.

2.
The rest of the poem restates the advice using different words.

3.
The rest of the poem compares the advice to other suggestions.

4.
The rest of the poem describes the results of following the advice.

Answer 1

**Question 1: Part A**

The statement that best expresses the speaker's advice in the lines "In planting thought take care to scatter / Seed of love in deep good-will." is:

**1. Make your thoughts loving.**

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**Question 2: Part B**

The way the advice in lines 3–4 fits into the structure of the rest of the poem is:

**4. The rest of the poem describes the results of following the advice.**

The poem elaborates on how the loving thoughts (the seeds) will grow and lead to positive outcomes, showcasing their lasting impact.