What is the function of the motif of fallen leaves in "spring and fall"?

a.
it points out the child's misunderstanding.

b.
it conveys a theme of loss and death.

c.
it sets the autumn scene.

d.
it promises renewal of the speaker's hopes.

Based on "Spring and Fall", the function of the the motif of fallen leaves is that, it conveys a theme of loss and death. The correct answer for this question would be option B. Spring and Fall is written by Gerard Manley Hopkins. Hope this is the answer that you are looking for. 

The author's purpose is to be persuasive

Music me focus more because it blocks out all the distractions around me, but i guess it depends on who you are