In the final sentence of the passage, the pairing of the verbs "balanced" and "leaped" suggest what fine distinction regarding t
he character of Altaf? He is uncomfortable back in a village that he barely knows. He is uncomfortable back in a village that he barely knows. A He is finally secure in his decision to return home. He is finally secure in his decision to return home. B He looks forward to a happy reunion with his neglected family. He looks forward to a happy reunion with his neglected family. C He relishes his celebrity with the children and mimics their play. He relishes his celebrity with the children and mimics their play. D He is poised between two worlds but eager to be home.
D). He is poised between two worlds but eager to be home.
Explanation:
As per the context(background) of the given passage, the author pairs verbs like 'balanced' along with 'leaped' to signal that although Altaf was composed under the two different worlds yet he wished to return to his home. The use of words like 'balance' symbolizes the readers that he was in a calm and assured disposition while the word 'leaped' signifies his delight and excitement to return to his home. Thus, the most appropriate <u>option D</u> is the correct answer.
