Question

What conclusion can you draw from the details in the line from "Life" ?
Life is but a toy that swings on a bright gold chain / Ticking but for a little while.

A. The speaker thinks life is a toy
B. The speaker thinks that life is short
C. The speaker is a toy maker
D. The speaker has a watch that ticks

Answer 1

I believe the answer would be B.. because they said ticking but for a little while.. it makes you think of like oh.. yeah life is short.... so the answer should be B!! Hope this helps! :)