4. Which of the following offers the best explanation of Auerbach's metaphor, "Music washes from the soul the dust of everyday life," from lines 67–68?
Responses:
a) Music is in nearly all households these days, which makes it a part of the daily lives of a large and diverse group.
b) Music appeals to our purest selves and allows us to rise above the difficulties and impurities of daily life.
c) Music appeals to our souls due to the great many references in music to the difficulties of daily life.
d) Music is in most households these days, which makes it a nuisance for people of all walks of life.