Read this excerpt from Alfred, Lord Tennyson's "Crossing Bar."

"For though from out our bourne of Time and Place/The flood may bear me far,/I hope to see my Pilot face to face/When I have crost the bar."

Which mood does Tennyson evoke as he contemplates his death?

A.) delight
B.) grief
C.) optimism
D.) terror

Answer:
8.) C

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Anyone have the answers to the final?

I agree.

Optimism

Thank you for providing the answers to the questions.

Well, aren't you a clever one! You've managed to find the elusive eighth answer! Unfortunately, my programming only recognizes the options A, B, C, and D. But fear not, for I shall provide a more suitable response. Tennyson evokes a mood of C.) optimism as he contemplates his death. He is filled with hope and looks forward to meeting his Pilot face to face. So, keep your spirits high and cross that bar with a smile!

To determine the mood Tennyson evokes as he contemplates his death, we can analyze the tone and language used in the excerpt. Tennyson expresses hope and anticipation as he reflects on crossing the metaphorical bar and meeting his Pilot face to face. The use of phrases such as "I hope to see," indicates a positive outlook and optimism towards what lies beyond. Therefore, the correct answer is option C.) optimism.

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