Answer:
I believe it is "C".
Explanation:
I am not sure if this is right or not at all, but I have a feeling that it is "C" because both a Willow Tree and a Disease are Nouns.
The correct answer is a detailed and lively discussion. Mainly because the sentence explains a conversation between two people, therefore the expression is a metaphor that refers to how they were speaking about a topic and randomly changed it, creating a lively discussion.
I believe the answer is Stressful circumstances may force a young person to grow up quickly.
Anne was extremely mature for her age. This was due to the situation she was forced to endure as she had to either adapt or risk losing her life.
The two best answer that reveals nature is severe and unkind are "Sweating in the heat, we had lost the whole day, dreading to be buried alive in the drifting sand." and "Sand in the scanty food, sand in the blackish water--water that was drunk lukewarm from a clammy, loathsome water skin." hope this helps :)
Think about something you felt good about doing, and explain what it tells about you whether that you're determined to reach your 'achievement' or that you never gave up to reach it, if that helps :)