Questions: The Boy and Leaf A. Gavtam The boy held in his hand a leat that he regretted plucking Because he could not put it back He sat at the tree's feet The boy sat thinking for a while As more leaves had fallen Up on the branches, he heard a bird Gently, softly singing The boy was happy as he looked At each branch and fruit He left to plant a hundred trees and smiled, and smiled, and smiled How does the speaker's voice change at the end of the poem? A From serious to funny B From regretful to happy C From sorry to furious D From lost to focused

The answer is D From lost to focused

This option suggests a shift in tone from a serious demeanor to a humorous one. However, such a transition is not typical in most poems unless the poem is specifically designed to end on a humorous note, which is not indicated here.

This option implies a change from a feeling of regret to happiness. While this is a possible emotional transition, it does not align with the typical narrative arc of a poem that ends with a sense of resolution or clarity.

This suggests a shift from an apologetic tone to one of anger. Such a transition would indicate a dramatic change in emotion, which is less common unless the poem is about a conflict or a realization that leads to anger.

This option indicates a transition from a state of confusion or uncertainty to one of clarity and purpose. This is a common narrative arc in poetry, where the speaker often starts in a state of confusion or searching and ends with a newfound understanding or focus. This aligns well with the typical resolution found in many poems.