Question

(I will post the poem in the comments)

What is the effect of James Russell Lowell's inclusion of the word us in the first stanza of "Life"?

A.
It suggests that the speaker and readers are unlike other people, which makes readers feel special.

B.
It suggests that the speaker is honest and unbiased, which makes readers trust the speaker.

C.
It suggests that the speaker and readers are in the same position, which creates a bond between the two.

D.
It suggests that the speaker is more intelligent than the readers, which makes readers respect the speaker.

Answer 1

Life is a leaf of paper white
Whereon each one of us may write
His word or two; and then comes night

Though thou have time
But for a line, be that sublime;
Not failure, but low aim, is crime

Answer 2

@babylove2015 any ideas? im stuck

Answer 3

let me see

Answer 4

i honestly can't decide between A or C. Idk poetry is confusing for me

Answer 5

me 2

Answer 6

uuuuggggghhhh lol

Answer 7

I thinks its A :) lol

Answer 8

i will try that and let you know what i get on the test lol

Answer 9

lol kk

Answer 10

i got an 81% lol at least i was able to pass haha. Thanks for the help! :)

Answer 11

np im happy for u