Question

Pick out from the poem, two lines each that reflect an optimistic (positive) attitude and pessimistic (negative) attitude.

Optimism : 

1. ______
2. ______

Pessimism :

1. ______
2. ______

Answer 1

Optimism : 

1. Oft a little morning rain, Foretells a pleasant day.
2. If the shower will make the roses bloom, Oh, why lament its fall?

Pessimism:

1. Sometimes there are clouds of gloom.
2. What though Sorrow seems to win, O'er hopes a heavy sway?