Question

Many people feel hopeful when they see a shooting star, especially if they make a wish. Why do they respond this way? A They recognize shooting stars as allusions. B They believe that stars are actually gods. C They understand the connotation of the word star. D They consider a shooting star a symbol.

Answer 1

Answer:

D). They consider a shooting star a symbol.

Explanation:

The key reason behind people feeling hopeful every time they witness a shooting star is that 'shooting star acts as a symbol of hope' for them. People possess a belief that the wishes made to shooting stars are granted or made true which makes them hopeful and thus, it spreads a positive vibe everywhere when it appears. Therefore, a shooting star represents a deeper and spiritual meaning to the people, and hence, they consider it as a symbol. Thus, option D is the correct answer.