Question

flowers were used as symbols in ancient rome, victorian france, and many other past societies. but the symbolic meanings were could have different meanings. for example, an amaryllis was a symbol of shyness for some societies and of pride for others. 3 mark for review which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? a identical b impossible c varied d basic

Explanation:

The text mentions that flowers had different meanings in different past - societies, like amaryllis being a symbol of shyness for some and pride for others. So the meanings were not the same (not identical), not basic in the context of being simple or fundamental, and not impossible. The word "varied" which means differed or changed from one case to another best fits the context as it describes the diverse nature of the symbolic meanings of flowers.

Answer:

C. varied