Read the given extract.
How does the goldfinch’s arrival change the scene, according to the extract?
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(a) It brings sound and movement to the silent and still tree
(b) It brings colour and beauty to the dull and ugly tree
(c) It brings warmth and comfort to the cold and lonely tree
(d) It brings food and water to the hungry and thirsty tree
Answer as written by the student:
The goldfinch’s arrival changes the scene, according to the extract, by bringing sound and movement to the silent and still tree.
Step-by-step explanation of the answer:
- Option (a) The goldfinch’s arrival creates a contrast and a change to the scene, and makes it more lively and dynamic.
- Option (b) The goldfinch’s arrival does not create a visual or aesthetic impact on the scene, but rather an auditory and kinetic one.
- Option (c) The goldfinch’s arrival does not create an emotional or relational impact on the scene, but rather an auditory and kinetic one.
- Option (d) The goldfinch’s arrival does not create a material or practical impact on the scene, but rather an auditory and kinetic one.
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