Read the excerpt from "The Turtle."

of her patience, her fortitude, her determination to complete what she was born to do - and then you realize a greater thing - she doesn't consider what she was born to do. She's only filled with an old blind wish.

Which main message do these lines express to readers?

A. Living things are guided by a natural purpose.

B. Turtles are strong and stubborn creatures.

C. Most animals are unaware of the natural world.

D. All parts of nature are connected in amazing ways.

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Kash Crane

30 May, 13:19

Read the excerpt from "The Turtle."

of her patience, her fortitude, her determination to complete what she was born to do - and then you realize a greater thing - she doesn't consider what she was born to do. She's only filled with an old blind wish.

Which main message do these lines express to readers?

A. Living things are guided by a natural purpose.

B. Turtles are strong and stubborn creatures.

C. Most animals are unaware of the natural world.

D. All parts of nature are connected in amazing ways.

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Michelle Hubbard · Answer 1

I'd say A, because it sounds like the turtle is set on doing something herself, when in reality, she should be doing what she was "born to do." So normally, all living things are guided by a natural purpose