Question

in this excerpt from the poem \learning to read\ by frances ellen watkins harper, what is the meaning of the word rising?
and said there is no use trying,
oh! chloe, youre too late;
but as i was rising sixty,
i had no time to wait.
a. advancing
b. approaching
c. increasing
d. elevating
e. succeeding

Explanation:

In the context of the poem, "rising sixty" means getting close to the age of sixty. "Approaching" (Option B) fits this meaning as it implies nearing a certain point (in this case, the age). "Advancing" (A) is more about moving forward in a general sense (like in a career or movement), "increasing" (C) is about quantity going up (not age nearness), "elevating" (D) is about lifting up (not relevant here), and "succeeding" (E) is about achieving success (not related to age nearness).

Answer:

B. approaching