Poem Essence
XAT 2016 · Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning · Medium · Verbal Ability
Read the following poem and answer the question that follows:
I sought a soul in the sea And found a coral there Beneath the foam for me An ocean was all laid bare. Into my heart's night Along a narrow way I groped; and lo! The light, An infinite land of day.
Which of the following would best capture the ESSENCE of the poem above?
- A.
What lies 'outside' is always deceptive.
- B.
Pursue the narrow path and avoid the broadways.
- C.
External search is futile; explore the inner space for answers.
- D.
Heart's pathways are broad and clear to find the destination.
- E.
Light offers sight and insight.
C
Explanation
The speaker searched externally ('in the sea') and found only coral, but searching internally ('Into my heart's night') led to light and truth. Hence, Option C captures the essence.
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