Which of the following lines from the poem "to be of use" best conveys the connotation that hard work is associated with dignity and gratification?

A) "they seem to become natives of that element,"

B) "I love people who harness themselves, an ox to a heavy cart,"

C) "The work of the world is common as mud."

D) "Botched, it smears the hands, crumbles to dust."

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Milagros Kent

19 January, 16:27

Which of the following lines from the poem "to be of use" best conveys the connotation that hard work is associated with dignity and gratification?

A) "they seem to become natives of that element,"

B) "I love people who harness themselves, an ox to a heavy cart,"

C) "The work of the world is common as mud."

D) "Botched, it smears the hands, crumbles to dust."

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Josh Day · Answer 1

The lines from the poem "to be of use" that best conveys the connotation that hard work is associated with dignity and gratification is "I love people who harness themselves, an ox to a heavy cart,". The answer is letter B.