AspireQuiz

He should be lurking in shadow,
Sliding through long grass
Near the water hole
Where plump deer pass.

Question 1 of 5

According to the extract, the poet wishes for the tiger to be ‘sliding’ through the foliage as this would

assist in keeping the prey unsuspecting of the predator’s sound.

aid in camouflaging the presence of the predator before it rushes in.

help the predator pounce on the prey comfortably without getting tired.

Support the predator’s vision as it eyes its prey.