Read the following poetic passage and choose the option that gives the most…
2021
Read the following poetic passage and choose the option that gives the most appropriate answer to the question asked:
The directions are extending an invitation to me,
this doorway to success is meant for me.
There is no obstruction, no barrier anywhere,
no doubt, no hindrance at all.
An unwavering faith fills my mind;
today no path or trail is unfamiliar.
Somewhere within my heart, something is saying:
the earth and the sky are meant only for you.
There is nothing here that can stop me,
no one here who can check or restrain me.
I am drifting along in an unknown wind;
today I feel that I am no longer the same self.
The rainbow-hued directions are shining bright;
the far horizons have drunk a divine, intoxicating nectar.
Why does the poet have unwavering faith in his success?
Answer: A. He sees no obstacle. — ConceptIn understanding the sense of a poetic passage, the reason for a statement is taken to be what the poet explicitly connects with it in the lines. While…
- A.
He sees no obstacle.
- B.
The directions are calling him.
- C.
There is no one to stop or restrain him.
- D.
Achieving success is very easy.
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Correct answer: A
Concept
In understanding the sense of a poetic passage, the reason for a statement is taken to be what the poet explicitly connects with it in the lines. While finding the cause of an emotional state such as “unwavering faith,” we must look at the group of lines where the poet states the basis of that faith, not at other contexts.
Application to this question
Just before saying “An unwavering faith fills my mind,” the poet gives its basis:
"There is no obstruction, no barrier anywhere; no doubt, no hindrance at all."
That is, the poet sees no obstruction or barrier anywhere on his path; for this reason, his faith in success is unwavering. Therefore, the correct answer is: “He sees no obstacle.”
Distinguishing the options
“The directions are calling him” does convey the sense of the line “The directions are extending an invitation to me,” but it shows enthusiasm or invitation, not the reason for his faith.
“There is no one to stop or restrain him” is linked to the sense of freedom in “nothing can stop me... no one can restrain me”; it shows unobstructed movement, but not the direct basis of his faith in success.
“Achieving success is very easy” is not stated anywhere in the poetic passage; this statement is not supported by the text.
Cross-check
The direct reason for the poet’s faith is the very line that says “no obstruction... no barrier”; the absence of obstacles is what makes his faith unwavering, confirming the selected answer.