Question

Because of this novel characteristic which singles out Washington from other cities, coupled with the fact that the trees are now in full splendor, a short history of their appearance in the capital city is of interest.
How does the word "novel" affect the meaning of the sentence?


It shows that cherry trees have become common in many U.S. cities.

It emphasizes how unusual it is for a U.S. city to have so many cherry trees.

It suggests that cherry trees grow natively in Washington, D.C.

It implies that the cherry trees are a new addition to Washington, D.C.

Answer 1

The answer is:

It implies that the cherry trees are a new addition to Washington, D.C.

The term novel means new or extraordinary in an interesting way. Besides, cherry trees do not grow naturally in Washington D.C. Actually, they were sent by people from Japan as a token of friendship to the USA in 1912.