*Clean start, I'll also explain my answer choices.
Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;
Behind the clouds is the sun still shinning;
thy fate is the common fate of all,
into each life some rain must fall
some days must be dark and dreary
1. from the context, what do you conclude is the probable meaning of repining in the poem?
expressing uncertainty
expressing determination
expressing happiness
expressing unhappiness
2. what type of context clues help you understand the meaning of the word repining?
compare/contrast
restatement
definition
example
For 1, I believe the meaning of repining is supposed to be to stop expressing unhappiness, since in the first line the author is kinda like, "Hey heart, stop being so sad".
For 2, I'm not quite sure, none of the answer choices actually make sense to me. But I chose B.
Thanks, I think i agree
So what’s the answers?
Great start! Now let's analyze your answer choices and context clues to determine the probable meaning of "repining" in the poem.
1. Your answer choice is "expressing unhappiness." You concluded this from the context of the poem, specifically the line "Be still, sad heart!" where the author addresses their sad heart and urges it to stop "repining." This suggests that repining is related to expressing unhappiness. Your reasoning is logical and aligned with the context.
2. You selected "B" as the type of context clue. However, let's evaluate the context clues in the poem together to identify the most appropriate type:
a. Compare/contrast: This type of clue involves similarities or differences between two or more things. The poem doesn't provide a direct comparison or contrast related to the meaning of "repining," so this option does not fit.
b. Restatement: This clue involves the word or phrase being defined or described in a different way. In the poem, there is no direct restatement of "repining" that clarifies its meaning.
c. Definition: This type of clue explicitly defines or explains the word. Unfortunately, the poem does not offer a clear and explicit definition of "repining."
d. Example: This clue provides specific instances or examples that illustrate the meaning of the word. Again, the poem does not present any concrete examples of "repining."
Considering the available options, none of them perfectly fit the context clues in the poem. However, the closest option would be "restatement" as it involves rephrasing or describing the word in an alternative way. In this case, the poem does not provide a direct restatement, but it hints at the emotion of sadness and unhappiness associated with "repining."
In conclusion, the most probable meaning of "repining" based on the context of the poem is "expressing unhappiness" (option D), and the type of context clue that helps you understand its meaning is "restatement" (option B), although it is not an exact fit. Well done on your analysis and explanation!
1. expressing unhappiness -- yes!
2. restatement? I'm not sure whether it could be that or example.