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Question #N113

The passage suggests that the speaker has a deep connection to the natural world. She feels a sense of belonging to it, and she is able to understand it in a way that most people cannot. For example, she writes that she can “read the hearts and souls of men” and understand the “language of the flowers.” She also feels a connection to the natural world through her senses, describing the “sweet music” of the insects and the “little brook” that responded to her call. What is the purpose of the last two sentences in this paragraph?

The last two sentences of this paragraph are used to

A. provide a specific example of the speaker’s relationship to the natural world.

B. explain how the speaker’s connection to the natural world is both intellectual and emotional.

C. contrast the speaker’s connection to the natural world with that of other people.

D. emphasize the importance of the natural world to the speaker.

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Correct Answer is: A

The last two sentences provide specific examples of how the speaker experiences the natural world through her senses. This helps to illustrate the point that the speaker has a deep connection to the natural world.