In the first stanza, the poet uses figurative language of an exploration to emphasize that Mother is

Question

Responses
A running against time to pick what she needs as it is hotrunning against time to pick what she needs as it is hot
B eager to finish her picking and begin preparing the chutneyeager to finish her picking and begin preparing the chutney
C determined to find just the right ingredients for the chutneydetermined to find just the right ingredients for the chutney
D nostalgic while looking for the perfect items needed

Answer 1

The best response that captures the emphasis on exploration in the first stanza is:

C) determined to find just the right ingredients for the chutney.

This choice highlights the focus on the effort and purpose behind the exploration, reflecting a sense of determination in the act of gathering ingredients.