Question

happiness
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happiness is a state of mind
its what we all want
but some will never find
its dancing in the rain
and people we love
looking out a plane
and having lots of fun
its late nights talking
and sappy movies watching
fingers interlocking,
and hearts a pumping
its walks on the beach
that tight embrace
a summer sunset peach
and an old back porch
its sitting beside the fire
and laughing with friends,
learning to inspire,
and loving every day
happiness is a state of mind
its what we all want
but some will never find
what is the central perspective of the poem, and how does the author develop it?
a happiness is a tangible goal that can be achieved through specific actions, as shown by the descriptions of daily activities.
b happiness is a fleeting emotion that depends on external circumstances, demonstrated by examples of transient moments.
c happiness is a subjective and intangible state of mind, illustrated through examples of personal and emotional experiences.
d happiness is an unrealistic ideal that many cannot achieve, as implied by the repeated refrain in the poem.

Explanation:

The poem begins by stating "Happiness is a state of mind", which aligns with the idea that it is a subjective and intangible state. The examples like "dancing in the rain", "late nights talking", etc., are personal and emotional experiences that illustrate this subjective nature. Option A is incorrect as the poem doesn't present happiness as a tangible goal achieved through specific actions. Option B is wrong because the poem doesn't suggest happiness depends on external circumstances (it's a state of mind). Option D is incorrect as the poem doesn't imply happiness is an unrealistic ideal; it just says some may not find it, but it's still what "we all want".

Answer:

C. Happiness is a subjective and intangible state of mind, illustrated through examples of personal and emotional experiences.