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Fireside Poets — Quiz

Question 8 • Language Arts 11

Read the lines from "A Psalm of Life." Art is long, and Time is fleeting, And our hearts, though stout and brave, Still, like muffled drums, are beating Funeral marches to the grave. The use of the words “stout and brave” suggests that “our hearts” are

Answer
A
courageous and determined.
B
physically very strong.
C
compassionate and loving.
D
ferocious and fearless.

Explanation

“Stout and brave” describes hearts as strong in spirit and willing to face difficulty. In this context, the words suggest courage and determination, not physical strength or aggression. The best answer is “courageous and determined.”

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