Which term defines desire to engage in wrongful acts?

• A. Temptation
• B. Backbiter
• C. Seasons in poetry
• D. Shepherd metaphor

Answer: (A)

Desire to engage in wrongful acts is called temptation. Temptation is the lure or urge to do something wrong, often presenting a choice between giving in to that urge or resisting it. It captures the internal pull toward wrongdoing and the moment of decision that follows. The other terms refer to different ideas: a backbiter is someone who speaks ill of others behind their backs; seasons in poetry points to seasonal imagery or motifs used in poems; a shepherd metaphor is a pastoral image used to convey guidance or care. So temptation is the best fit because it specifically names the urge to commit a wrongful act.