Question

critical skills: reading comprehension
read the short passage that previews william wordsworths writing style in unit 1:
wordsworth often presents nature as a source of emotional healing and moral guidance. rather than viewing nature as something to be controlled, he describes it as a companion that nurtures reflection and inner peace.
answer the question:
which romantic belief is most clearly reflected in this passage?
○ nature should be dominated by human progress
○ emotional restraint leads to wisdom
○ nature deeply influences the human mind and spirit
○ society is more important than the individual

Explanation:

The passage states Wordsworth frames nature as a source of emotional healing, moral guidance, and a companion fostering reflection and inner peace. This directly aligns with the idea that nature impacts human mental and spiritual states. The other options contradict the passage: the first claims nature should be dominated (opposite of the text), the second focuses on emotional restraint (not mentioned), and the fourth prioritizes society over the individual (unrelated to the nature-focused passage).

Answer:

Nature deeply influences the human mind and spirit