Question

read the line from \the new colossus.\

your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

what does the word yearning mean?
○ longing
○ despairing
○ rising
○ despising

Explanation:

In the context of the line from "The New Colossus," "yearning" describes the intense, eager desire of the huddled masses for freedom. Among the options, "longing" matches this meaning of a strong, heartfelt desire. The other options do not fit: "despairing" means feeling hopeless, "rising" refers to moving upward, and "despising" means feeling contempt for something.

Answer:

longing