In the underlined sentence, Pierre Loti describes the fig tree, or the ________________________________, figuratively as " the ruler of Angkor" and continues the metaphor when he implies that the fig tree is ________________________________ as it "patiently" forces the ____________________ apart.

Question

Fill in the blank spaces with the missing words
acting with intent/ temples and palaces/ enroaching vegetation/ intruding pasture/ tallest rooftops

Answer 1

In the underlined sentence, Pierre Loti describes the fig tree, or the enroaching vegetation, figuratively as "the ruler of Angkor" and continues the metaphor when he implies that the fig tree is acting with intent as it "patiently" forces the temples and palaces apart.