The Apple Tree (EOG Prep)

“When an apple tree’s in blossom it is glorious to see, / But that’s just a hint, at springtime, of the better things to be;”

“Architects of splendid vision long have labored on the earth, / And have raised their dreams in marble and we’ve marveled at their worth;”

“But I’m sure there’s nothing finer for the eye of man to meet / Than an apple tree that’s ready for the world to come and eat.”

“There’s the promise of the apples, red and gleaming in the sun, / Like the medals worn by mortals as rewards for labors done;"

“There isn’t any structure in the land that’s ‘got it beat.’ ”

“But that’s just a hint, at springtime, of the better things to be;”

“The distant edge of summer; just a forecast of the treat”

“And have raised their dreams in marble and we’ve marveled at their worth;”

delay

estimate

desire

curiosity

by declaring that tall, exquisite buildings and gorgeous apples are costly

by describing how architects use marble in their designs

by comparing amazing architectural designs with an apple tree’s attractiveness

by praising architects who design attractive buildings

The speaker wins awards for beautiful apples.

The speaker lacks interest in viewing or eating apples.

Apple trees grow in various shapes and sizes.

Apple trees produce beautiful apples for people to enjoy.