Question

13 how does this poem connect to the passage \the rivers lesson\? the stone stands silent, heavy, still, defiant in its chosen will. yet water whispers, soft and clear, \ill shape you slowly, year by year.\ the stone may laugh, unmoved, unchanged, but rivers carve what once seemed strange. not strength alone, but times embrace, can leave its mark on stubborn space. a both argue that strength is useless without guidance. b both prove that water is the most destructive force in nature. c both show that family relationships shape personal growth. d both suggest that persistence can eventually overcome resistance.

Explanation:

The poem shows water (persistent) slowly shaping the stone (resistant). This aligns with the idea that persistence can overcome resistance. There is no mention of guidance, water being the most destructive force, or family - relationships in the poem.

Answer:

D. Both suggest that persistence can eventually overcome resistance.