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

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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. ______
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Solution

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?
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Chapter 1.1: Life - English Workshop [Page 4]

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Chapter 1.1 Life
English Workshop | Q 1 | Page 4

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