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Problem

In Nature Poem (2017), Kumeyaay poet Tommy Pico portrays his____the natural world by honoring the centrality of nature within his tribe’s traditional beliefs while simultaneously expressing his distaste for being in wilderness settings himself.

Which choice completes the text with a reasonable and precise word or motto?

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Clue

The facts and details are analyzed and interpreted from the given passage.

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Hint

The most logical summary is transcribed from the given passage.

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Sumup

Please summarize steps

Choices

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Choice-A

Choice A is incorrect because it doesn’t accurately convey the intended meaning of Pico’s connection to the natural world. It suggests a sense of superiority or dominance over nature, which doesn’t align with the context of the sentence discussing Pico’s portrayal of his relationship with nature.

Wrong ability over

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Choice-B

Choice B is correct because of the "ambivalence to" encapsulates this sense of conflicting emotions or attitudes. It implies that Pico’s feelings toward nature are mixed or uncertain, combining both respect for its significance within his cultural heritage and a sense of discomfort or reluctance to engage with it personally.

Correct ambivalence toward

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Choice-C

Choice C is incorrect because it suggests a deliberate and outright rejection or denial of the natural world. However, the context provided indicates that Tommy Pico’s relationship with the natural world is more nuanced.

Wrong refusal of

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Choice-D

Choice D is incorrect because it implies a lack of bias or preference toward the natural world, which doesn’t convey the nuanced relationship described in the sentence.

Wrong impartiality to

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Step

The text with the most logical and precise word or phrase - ambivalence toward

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Answer

Option

B

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Sumup

Please summarize choices