Question

The author's use of the words and phrases “thickets,"

Answer 1

Answer:

D. The magnitude of wild apples in Kazakhstan is stunning.

Explanation:

In Passage A, taken from "Apple: A Global History" by Erika Janik, the author uses words and phrases such as “thickets,"  "stretching in every direction," and "extensive forest” to emphasize the magnitude of wild apples growing in Kazakhstan.

In the passage, the author describes the view, he witnessed for the first time of wild apples growing in Kazakhstan. The author was stunned by the view and writes that he has stumbled upon the center of origin for the apples.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.