Which statement best describes the significance of the lines “When the gourd has dried leaves, / you can wade the deep river” in the poem “When the Gourd Has Dried Leaves” from the Book of Songs?
a. The lines allude to the centrality of nature in the culture.
b. The lines refer allegorically to political events.
c. The lines allude to sex, which could not be described directly.
d. The lines were a way for farmers to share practical knowledge.
Answer: a
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