Question

answer these questions about \to his coy mistress\ before moving on to the next selection. 1. which sentence best summarizes the speakers message in lines 1 - 20? a she is so beautiful that it will take him a very long time to properly love every part of her. b if they had all the time in the world, he would be happy for them to take their time in love. c he hopes that they will spend a lot of time together and do a lot of traveling. d he is in no rush about their relationship because the world is so big and they have so much time. 2. what do the lines nor would i love at all, be you less / deserts of vast eternity mean? a time stretches on forever. b we have to travel across the desert to see each other. c if we wait too long, our feelings for each other will dry up. d were both going to be dead one day. 3. read these lines of the poem: and while my willing soul transpires, / at every pore with instant fires. what emotion do these lines evoke? a the excitement of youthful love b sorrow for the fate of the soul c the discomfort of a high fever d anger at time for going by so fast

Explanation:

1. Analyze the sentiment and message in lines 1 - 20 to summarize. Option A focuses on loving beauty over time.
2. Interpret the metaphorical meaning of "Deserts of vast eternity". Option A represents time stretching infinitely.
3. Understand the emotional tone of "And while my willing soul transpires, At every pore with instant fires". Option B evokes a sense of sorrow for the soul's fate.

Answer:

1. A. She is so beautiful that it will take him a very long time to properly love every part of her.
2. A. Time stretches on forever.
3. B. sorrow for the fate of the soul