Read the poem "Love and Friendship" by Emily Bronte and answer the question. Love is like the wild rose-briar, Friendship like the holly-tree The holly is dark when the rose-briar blooms But which will bloom most constantly? [5]The wild rose-briar is sweet in spring, Its summer blossoms scent the air; Yet wait till winter comes again And who will call the wild-briar fair? Then scorn the silly rose-wreath now [10]And deck thee with the holly’s sheen, That when December blights thy brow He may still leave thy garland green. PART A: Which of the following best identifies a theme of the text? (1 point) Responses Nature has many different elements, but they are all equally important. Nature has many different elements, but they are all equally important. The best friendships and romantic relationships are grounded in trust and loyalty. The best friendships and romantic relationships are grounded in trust and loyalty. Friendships are more reliable and therefore more valuable to pursue than romantic love. Friendships are more reliable and therefore more valuable to pursue than romantic love. Most people will experience challenging moments in life and will need love and friendship to survive them

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Friendships are more reliable and therefore more valuable to pursue than romantic love.