Question

read this scenario: trina forced her worries about her recent biology exam from her mind and let her kite soar high in the sun-drenched sky. she needed an a to get in the premed program. she had studied hard and given it her best, which was all she could really do. suddenly the wind gained strength, tugging forcefully on her kite string. it could snap at any moment. holding tightly to the string, she loosened it a little and let the kite fly higher. her kite wasnt going anywhere — at least not today. what is the symbol and its hidden meaning?
a. the symbol is the string, which represents determination and self-control.

b. the symbol is the sky, which represents beauty and nature.

c. the symbol is the class, which reveals a deeper meaning about education.

Explanation:

To determine the correct symbol and its meaning, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The string is a key element. Trina holds it tightly but also loosens it to control the kite, mirroring her determination (to get into premed) and self - control (managing her worries and the kite).
• Option B: The sky is just the setting for the kite; the passage's focus is on Trina's actions and emotions, not the sky's beauty or nature.
• Option C: The class (biology exam) is a background detail, not a symbol with a deeper meaning about education as the main action is with the kite and string.

So Option A is the most appropriate.

Answer:

A. The symbol is the string, which represents determination and self - control.