Focus on the words "choked", "grow" and "fruition" in the line, "the heart in which high emotions have been choked before they c
ould grow to fruition." What does Roosevelt compare emotions to in this line? A. The feeling that a thought has been cut short B. A living animal that has been killed C. A plant whose growth has been stunted by weeds D. Emotions that have grown unchecked
Answer: C. A plant whose growth has been stunted by weeds.
Explanation: Since the question specifically asks for the <em>thing</em> emotions are compared to, options A and D can be discarded. The word "fruition" refers to a plant giving its fruits, and plants are said to be "choked" when they are overwhelmed by other plants (usually weeds) that take its space and resources, not allowing them to grow.
