Answer: A. someone in the later stages of life and tree that has lost its leaves
Explanation: The speaker is getting near the end of life, no longer strong and flourishing, but feeling weak. This is like a tree in late fall when most of the leaves have fallen, and the branches shake in the cold wind.
Me and my buddy made a COMPARISON on our essays that we did for English.
Answer: A. “was eager to” “drew near”
Explanation:
As explained, something that is irresistible has an appeal that cannot be denied. When something is irresistible therefore, it tends to draw people towards it.
The people in this chapter were eager to do something with the men who stood at ease because they found the sight irresistible and so wanted to act on the feelings of attraction that they had. This was why they were drawn near to the scene.
