Question

read this sentence from passage 1. \the hours came forth to harness the four horses, and phaethon looked with exultation at the splendid creatures, whose lord he was for a day.\ (paragraph 8) what is the meaning of exultation as it is used in paragraph 8? a concern b fear c joy d respect

Explanation:

The context shows Phaethon is excited to be the lord of the splendid horses for a day. "Exultation" means a feeling of great joy or happiness in this context.

Answer:

C. joy