Question

read the poem.
the daring one
i would my soul were like the bird
that dares the vastness undeterred.
look where the bluebird on the bough
breaks into rapture even now!
he sings, tip - toe, the tossing elm
as tho he would a world o’erwhelm,
indifferent to the void he rides
upon the wind’s eternal tides.
he tosses gladly on the gale,
for well he knows he can not fail—
knows if the bough breaks, still his wings
will bear him upward while he sings!
which sentence best states the theme of the poem?

1. living in the moment leads to success.
2. some dangers in life cannot be avoided.
3. self confidence can bring true happiness.
4. people should strive to be more like animals.

Explanation:

To determine the theme, analyze the poem: The bird is confident ("dares the vastness undeterred", "knows he can not fail", "his wings will bear him upward while he sings"). It finds happiness (rapture, sings gladly) through this confidence. Option 1: The poem doesn't focus on "living in the moment" leading to success. Option 2: The poem is about the bird's confidence, not avoiding dangers. Option 4: The poem uses the bird as a metaphor for self - confidence, not about people striving to be like animals. Option 3 matches as the bird's self - confidence (indifferent to void, knowing it can't fail) brings it happiness (rapture, sings gladly).

Answer:

1. Self confidence can bring true happiness.