Question

guided practice
poetry of new england
in \mending wall\ by robert frost, what does the speaker try to persuade his neighbor to understand?
a. his neighbor is responsible for repairing the wall.

b. the two of them need to build a stronger wall.

c. there is no need for the wall.

d. the wall is in dire need of repair.

Explanation:

In Robert Frost's Mending Wall, the speaker questions the purpose of the stone wall between his property and his neighbor's. He notes there are no cows to contain, only pine and apple trees, and argues the wall is unnecessary, trying to convince his neighbor that the barrier serves no meaningful function.

Answer:

C. There is no need for the wall.