Question

and sheltered so,
may thrive and grow—
what does the word thrive mean as used in the poem?
○ share
○ flourish
○ wither
○ conquer

Explanation:

The word "thrive" is paired with "grow" in the poem, so it needs a synonym that aligns with positive, healthy development. "Flourish" means to grow or develop vigorously, which matches the context. The other options do not fit: "share" refers to distributing, "wither" means to decline, and "conquer" means to overcome.

Answer:

flourish