Question

completing what night began,
there’ll be the same backs bending,
the same sad feet shall drum—
when this night finds its ending
and day shall have come.....

which choice best states the main purpose of the text?

choose 1 answer:

a to consider how the repetitiveness inherent in human life can be both rewarding and challenging

b to question whether activities completed at one time of day are more memorable than those completed at another time of day

c to refute the idea that joy is a more commonly experienced emotion than sadness is

d to demonstrate how the experiences of individuals relate to the experiences of their communities
20 of 30

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option A: The text has phrases like "the same backs bending", "the same sad feet shall drum" which show repetitiveness in human actions (from night to day). It implies considering how this repetition can be both rewarding (continuing tasks) and challenging (sad feet, same actions).
2. Analyze Option B: The text does not compare memorability of activities at different times of day.
3. Analyze Option C: The text does not discuss joy vs. sadness prevalence.
4. Analyze Option D: The text focuses on individual (or collective) repetitive actions, not individual - community experience relation.

Answer:

A. To consider how the repetitiveness inherent in human life can be both rewarding and challenging