Question

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read this sentence from passage 1.
\the hours came forth to harness the four horses, and phaethon looked with exultation at the splendid creatures, whose lord he was for a day.\ (paragraph 8)
what is the meaning of exultation as it is used in paragraph 8?

• concern
• fear
• joy
• respect

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "exultation", we analyze the context. Phaethon is about to be the lord of the four splendid horses for a day. "Concern" (worry) and "fear" (dread) don't fit as he's not worried or afraid. "Respect" (admiration/regard) is less fitting than "joy" (delight), as being in charge of magnificent horses for a day would bring joy. So "exultation" here means a feeling of joy.

Answer:

C. joy