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In the poem 'Hawk Roosting,' which phrase indicates the hawk's lack of compassion for its prey?

1

Sitting in the top of the wood

2

Tearing off heads

3

Rehearse perfect kills

4

Air’s buoyancy

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Answer

B. Tearing off heads

Solution:

The correct answer is 'Tearing off heads,' which directly refers to the hawk's brutality. The other options describe its environment or capabilities rather than its predatory nature.

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