What does temper mean in the following?
"One equal temper of heroic hearts,/Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will"
a- frame of mind
b- plan for attack
c- path to destiny
d-degree of balance
My answer is A
I agree, A.
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To determine the meaning of "temper" in the given context, we need to look at the surrounding words and phrases for clues.
The line "One equal temper of heroic hearts,/Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will" is from a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson called "Ulysses." Here, "temper" is used to describe a state or quality of something. In this case, it is describing the state of "heroic hearts."
Given this information, we can eliminate options b, c, and d as they do not align with the meaning of "temper" in this context.
Option a, "frame of mind," is the closest match. In this context, "temper" refers to the frame of mind or disposition of heroic hearts. It suggests that although time and fate have weakened them, their will remains strong.
Thus, your answer of A - "frame of mind" is correct.