Question

The central idea of Angelou’s poem When Great Trees Fall is that ______.

Options

• when a gigantic tree falls, it affects all the trees in the jungle.

• the death of an ancient tree disturbs all the animals in the jungle.

• the impact of the death of a loved one on those struggling to cope with the loss.

• life will never be the same after the loss of a loved one.

Answer 1

The central idea of Angelou’s poem When Great Trees Fall is that the impact of the death of a loved one on those struggling to cope with the loss.

Explanation:

Maya Angelou compares the death of great people to the fall of great trees. She shows how such a loss deeply affects those who loved and admired them. The poem also conveys that, with time, people gradually heal and achieve peace.