strolling through an orchard till he
cannot have.
came to a bunch of Grapes just
B If you don't succeed at first, always try
ripening on a vine which had been
again.
trained over a lofty branch. "Just the
thing to quench my thirst," said the
C Giving up too quickly will not end in your
favor.
fox. Drawing back a few paces, he
took a run and a jump, and just
D Sometimes things are out of your reach.
missed the
bunch. Turning round
How does the author develop the theme?
again with
a one, two, three, he
jumped up, but with no greater A By telling why the Fox was unsuccessful
success. Again and again he tried
B By explaining how hard the Fox tried
after the tempting morsel, but at last,
C By describing the Fox as he walks away
had to give it up, and walked away D By comparing the Fox and the Grapes
with his nose in the air, saying: "I am
sure they are sour."
1 answer
The author develops the theme by illustrating the Fox's experience and his reaction to failure. The correct answer would be:
D By comparing the Fox and the Grapes.
This choice highlights the notion of rationalization and the idea that when something is out of reach or unattainable, individuals may downplay its value to cope with disappointment, as shown by the Fox claiming the grapes are sour after failing to get them.
