Question

purpose for reading: todays reading is \i wandered lonely as a cloud\ by william wordsworth, a poem about an impactful experience in nature. as you read, think about how the author employs the elements of poetry to develop the theme and mood of the poem.

\i wandered lonely as a cloud\ by william wordsworth
1 i wandered lonely as a cloud
that floats on high oer vales and hills,
when all at once i saw a crowd,
a host, of golden daffodils;
5 beside the lake, beneath the trees,
fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
continuous as the stars that shine
and twinkle on the milky way.

what is the most likely definition of the word \pensive\?
options: frustrated, uninterested, happy, thoughtful

Explanation:

The word "pensive" means engaged in deep or serious thought. Among the options, "Thoughtful" aligns with this meaning. "Frustrated" implies annoyance, "Uninterested" means lacking interest, and "Happy" is about joy, none of which match "pensive" as well as "Thoughtful".

Answer:

Thoughtful