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3.2.4 quiz: various poems
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what does this passage from "how do i love thee? " by
elizabeth barrett browning mean?
ove freely, as men strive for right.
love thee purely, as they turn from praise.
a. the speaker does not hesitate to love, and she loves
with good intention.
b. the speaker is afraid of love because love has
caused her pain in the past.
c. the speaker thinks of love sarcastically, and secretly
hates love.
d. the speaker loves with some reservation, and she
loves humble men.
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the answer is a . the absence of love

explanation:

the silver bells of the sleds are merry and keep time in the winter nights while the sky twinkles happily. the golden bells of weddings are delightful in their peaceful happiness, foretelling a rapturous future. meanwhile, the brazen alarm bells scream frightfully in the night, with a discordant and desperate sound. in their clamor, these bells convey terror, horror, and anger. finally, the iron bells are solemn and melancholy, while those in the church steeple are like ghouls who feel happiness. the king of the ghouls, who rings the bells, cheerfully keeps time with the moaning and groaning bells.

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explanation:

(the answer is d)

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