question 10: rc 12\nthe following text is from srimati svama kumari devis 1894 novel the fatal garland…

question 10: rc 12\nthe following text is from srimati svama kumari devis 1894 novel the fatal garland (translated by a. christina albers in 1910). shakti is walking near a riverbank that she visited frequently during her childhood.\nshe crossed the woods she knew so well. the trees seemed to extend their branches like welcoming arms. they greeted her as an old friend. soon she reached the river - side.\nwhich choice best describes the function of the underlined portion in the text as a whole?\nit suggests that shakti feels uncomfortable near the river.\nit indicates that shakti has lost her sense of direction in the woods.\nit emphasizes shaktis sense of belonging in the landscape.\nit conveys shaktis appreciation for her long - term friendships.

question 10: rc 12\nthe following text is from srimati svama kumari devis 1894 novel the fatal garland (translated by a. christina albers in 1910). shakti is walking near a riverbank that she visited frequently during her childhood.\nshe crossed the woods she knew so well. the trees seemed to extend their branches like welcoming arms. they greeted her as an old friend. soon she reached the river - side.\nwhich choice best describes the function of the underlined portion in the text as a whole?\nit suggests that shakti feels uncomfortable near the river.\nit indicates that shakti has lost her sense of direction in the woods.\nit emphasizes shaktis sense of belonging in the landscape.\nit conveys shaktis appreciation for her long - term friendships.

Answer

Brief Explanations:

The text describes the trees as extending branches like welcoming arms and greeting Shakti as an old friend. This is a personification technique. Personification here is used to show that the environment (the trees in the landscape) is friendly to Shakti. It gives the impression that the landscape is familiar and welcoming to her, which implies a sense of belonging.

  • The first option: There is no indication of discomfort. The description is positive (welcoming arms, old friend greeting).
  • The second option: No mention of losing direction. The text is about her crossing the woods she knew well.
  • The fourth option: The "old friend" is the landscape (trees), not long - term human friendships.

Answer:

It emphasizes Shakti's sense of belonging in the landscape.