Question #N1243
The author's primary goal is to explain the concept of "resilience." The author achieves this by providing a series of examples that demonstrate resilience in different contexts. The author also uses vivid language and imagery to make the concept more relatable and engaging. For example, the author describes the way that trees bend with the wind but ultimately remain strong. What is the most likely reason that the author includes this example?
The example of trees bending with the wind is included to
A. provide a specific example of resilience.
B. show that resilience is a common phenomenon.
C. compare resilience to other concepts.
D. explain the different types of resilience.
Correct Answer is: A
The example of trees bending with the wind is used to illustrate resilience in a tangible way. The author uses a concrete example to help the reader understand the abstract concept of resilience.