Question

\his mom wasnt the only person who didnt rsvp at all. i guess the apple doesnt fall far from the tree.\ r.j. palacio, wonder)

Explanation:

The phrase "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree" is an idiom. In the context of literature (from the book "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio), we analyze its meaning. This idiom suggests that a person's traits or behaviors are similar to those of their parents (here, the son's non - RSVP behavior is similar to his mom's, showing a familial similarity in behavior).

Answer:

The idiom "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree" in this context means that the son's behavior of not RSVPing is similar to his mother's behavior of not RSVPing, implying that children often inherit or display traits (in this case, a similar action/omission) that are characteristic of their parents, suggesting a familial connection in terms of behavior.