ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

WILLIAM WORDSWORTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the poem, why might the word, ‘grave’ be used? To imply ____
A
Something of a striking or impressive kind
B
Being alone, secluded, lonely
C
Serious, solemn, sober, possible connotations of danger and death
D
Cover, shelter, disguise; concealment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It can describe something serious, or of great importance. If a situation is grave, it is serious and sad, like when a loved one is very sick. Grave can also refer to something that causes fear or anxiety.

Detailed explanation-2: -earnest, heavy, momentous, serious, severe, weighty. 2. Causing or marked by danger or pain, for example: dangerous, grievous, serious, severe. 3.

Detailed explanation-3: -adjective. A grave person is quiet and serious in their appearance or behavior. Anxiously, she examined his unusually grave face. gravely adverb.

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