Question

Which theme is reflected in the lines, "Life's field will yield as we make it / A harvest of thorns or of flowers" from the poem "Perseverance"?


A Only talent or experience guarantee success.

B Sometimes, no matter what one does, things don't always work out.

C It is important to prepare for the future.

D Whatever one puts their time and energy into will come back to them.

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:

Theme is an idea that recurs in a piece of art or literature.

Here, the writer uses simile; life is likened to a field. Whatever we make in a field, thorn or flower, the field gives back the same product.  

Therefore, whatever we put our energy and time will come back to us.  

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is D. Whatever one puts their time and energy into will come back to them.

Explanation:

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