Question

read these lines from shakespeares sonnet 100. where art thou, muse, that thou forgetst so long to speak of that which gives thee all thy might? spendst thou thy fury on some worthless song, darkening thy power to lend base subjects light? return, forgetful muse, and straight redeem in gentle numbers time so idly spent; sing to the ear that doth thy lays esteem and gives thy pen both skill and argument. rise, resty muse, my loves sweet face survey, if time have any wrinkle graven there; if any, be a satire to decay, and make times spoils despised everywhere. give my love fame faster than time wastes life; so thou preventst his scythe and crooked knife. which context clue supports the definition of muse as an inspiration for writing poetry? where art thou, muse that doth thy lays esteem darkening thy power thou preventst his scythe

Explanation:

The phrase "Where art thou, Muse" directly addresses the Muse, asking where it is, which implies it is an entity that provides inspiration for the speaker's poetry - writing. The other options do not as clearly relate to the Muse as an inspiration for writing poetry. "That doth thy lays esteem" is about someone who values the Muse's songs, "darkening thy power" is about the Muse's power being diminished, and "thou prevent'st his scythe" is about the Muse's ability to counter - act time.

Answer:

A. "Where art thou, Muse"