Question

critical skills practice for love sonnets
directions: read the passage then answer the question below.
\i love thee not for beautys fleeting face,
nor for the praise that fickle crowds bestow.
i love thee for the light no time can chase,
a quiet truth the passing years will show.\
question: what does the word fickle most nearly mean as it is used in line 2?
loyal and steady
large and powerful
hidden from view
changing often or unreliable

Explanation:

The word "fickle" means changing often or unreliable. In the context of the poem, it describes the crowds whose praise is not constant.

Answer:

Changing often or unreliable