Which story because I don’t really get the question?
“When thinking” is the right answer (the definition of retrospect is “a survey or review of a past course of events or period of time”. So “when thinking “ is most likely the right answer.
I would say the correct answer is A. <span>Despite the snowy and windy weather, a flock of young birds still manages to eat and survive. The imagery in the poem is dark and depressing. Bare trees, snow, dark wind are all the signs of forthcoming death, which is imminent. But even though the landscape is described as cruel and unforgiving, the flock of birds is still cheeping, eating and piping. Their song is certainly not pleasant to the ears, their flying is not vivacious, but it exists - which is the most they can hope for.</span>
Explanation:
The author supports the main idea of making their high school years unforgettable by listing all the things they are going to do. The author states that they're going to take elective classes that interest them so they would have fun everyday. They're going to join many clubs so they can meet people of the same interests and befriend them, and they're going to attend many social events to have fun at.
The flag is described as 'just a piece of cloth' which juxtaposes the importance and the symbolism of the flag. thought the entire poem there is a feeling of conflict.