Question

read these lines from the poem \we wear the mask.\ why should the world be over-wise, in counting all our tears and sighs? which theme is reflected in these lines? those who record history are arrogant and nosy. people should honestly express all their thoughts and feelings. only sad emotions should be kept private. it is preferable to keep certain emotions private.

Explanation:

1. Analyze the first option: The lines don't relate to those who record history being arrogant or noisy, so this is incorrect.
2. Analyze the second option: The lines question why the world should be "over - wise" in counting "tears and sighs", which is not about expressing all thoughts and feelings, so this is wrong.
3. Analyze the third option: The lines don't suggest only sad emotions should be private, but rather a more general idea about keeping some emotions private, so this is incorrect.
4. Analyze the fourth option: The lines imply that the speaker doesn't think the world should be overly concerned with their "tears and sighs", meaning it's better to keep certain emotions (like sadness expressed through tears and sighs) private, so this option matches the theme of the lines.

Answer:

D. It is preferable to keep certain emotions private.