Why do certain people become friends while others do not? With a partner, discuss the factors that allow two people to become friends, and the factors that prevent it in other cases. Cite specific textual evidence to support your ideas.

Read the following excerpt from kabir’s “tell me, o swan, your ancient tale,” and answer the question. which of the following best states an explicit meaning of the excerpt? a) the swan is very old and wise b) the narrator seeks the swan’s wisdom c) the narrator asks the swan questions about its origin, destination, and goal d) the origin, destination, and goal of the swan are important for the spiritual growth of e) the narrator