Question

plucking thoughts by r lee walters i found the words for loss on a vine upon my wall. eager for a handful to chew, i plucked a bunch but lost a few. now regrets are all i have for supper. select the correct answer. which sentence best states two themes of the passage? a. the search for meaning begins with a word, and reading helps increase vocabulary. b. the right words help one express feelings, and looking at a vine can be inspiring. c. only writers can easily find the right words, and people are born and not made writers. d. it can be hard to find the right words to say, and losing someone brings sadness and regret.

Explanation:

The speaker plucks words (suggesting difficulty in finding them) and mentions "Loss" and "regrets", indicating sadness from loss.

Answer:

D. It can be hard to find the right words to say, and losing someone brings sadness and regret.