Directions: Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct/most appropriate option. Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old Time is still a-flying; And this same flower that smiles today Tomorrow will be dying. The glorious lamp of heaven, the sun, The higher he's a-getting, The sooner will his race be run, And nearer he's to setting. That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer; But being spent, the worse, and worst Times still succeed the former. Then be not coy, but use your time, And while ye may, go marry; For having lost but once your prime, You may forever tarry. The poem is addressed to a/an
The poem "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may" is addressed to a young woman, as indicated by the correct answer, Option 3. Here's a detailed explanation supporting this choice: 1. Justification for Option 3 (Young Woman): - The poem is a classic example of the "carpe diem" theme, which encourages the reader to seize the day and make the most of their youth. The lines "Gather ye rosebuds while ye…Read More
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