Question 12 • Reading HS- Common Core English 09 1.0
Read "We outgrow love like other things" by Emily Dickinson.We outgrow love like other thingsAnd put it in the drawer,Till it an antique fashion showsLike costumes grandsires wore.
Answer
A
The word “antique” means “old-fashioned,” which implies the poet must be a senior citizen.
B
The word “antique” suggests love is outdated, which creates a tone of disappointment.
C
The word “antique” describes something expensive, which sets a mood of prosperity.
D
The word “antique” means “an ancient object,” which creates an old-world setting.