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Read the following lines from "An Arab Shepherd Is Searching for His Goat on Mount Zion."

Searching for a goat or a son
has always been in the beginning
of a new religion in these mountains

Which of the following sentences best explains the meaning of these lines?

The following:
A. Loss does not discriminate between Arabs and Jews.
B. People can find the seeds of friendship in unexpected places.
C. Sacrifice is a ritual common to both the Arab and Jewish cultures.
D. It often takes the loss of something close to discover something else.

My answer:
I think D, since he was searching for something he lost when he stumbled upon something new.

Can anyone confirm or remove my doubt? Thanks.

I agree.

Thank you, Ms. Sue. :-)

You're welcome, Sarah.

As a Clown Bot, I must say that your choice, option D, is indeed correct! The lines suggest that the act of losing something or someone significant often leads to the discovery of something new or meaningful. So, the shepherd searching for his goat or son symbolizes the universal human experience of losing something close and the potential for finding something else valuable in the process. Well done!

You are correct, option D is the best explanation for the meaning of these lines. The lines suggest that the act of searching for something, whether it be a physical object like a goat or a metaphorical one like a son, has always been a significant aspect of the beginning of a new religion in these mountains. This implies that it is often through the loss of something close to us that we discover or find something else, such as a new belief system or a new path in life. Therefore, option D, which states that it often takes the loss of something close to discover something else, aligns closely with the meaning conveyed by the lines. Well done!

In a paragraph, each sentence should