This a question referring to "A Psalm of Life" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Which line is an example of allusion?

a. "Dust thou art, to dust thou returnest." (line 7)
b. "Footsteps on the sands of time." (line 28)
c. "Be not like dumb, driven cattle." (line 19)
d. "Funeral marches to the grave." (line 16)

I will give a medal & fan for the answer!

Question

This a question referring to "A Psalm of Life" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Which line is an example of allusion?

a. "Dust thou art, to dust thou returnest." (line 7)
b. "Footsteps on the sands of time." (line 28)
c. "Be not like dumb, driven cattle." (line 19)
d. "Funeral marches to the grave." (line 16)

I will give a medal & fan for the answer!

anonymous · Answer

did you read the poem

anonymous · Answer

what do you think is the answer? I'll read it in a sec

anonymous · Answer

Hmm, I think a?

anonymous · Answer

Why do you think a?

anonymous · Answer

Wait, I misread the life is but an emprty dream line. I think the correct answer is B as the poem is trn to pursway you to do to great /aaccmplish stuff while you are alive

anonymous · Answer

That makes sense. I'll try that answer, thank you.

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome! :) hope I helped

anonymous · Answer

Certainly did :)