Poem Essence

XAT 2016 · VALR · Medium · Verbal Ability

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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?

  1. A.

    What lies 'outside' is always deceptive.

  2. B.

    Pursue the narrow path and avoid the broadways.

  3. C.

    External search is futile; explore the inner space for answers.

  4. D.

    Heart's pathways are broad and clear to find the destination.

  5. E.

    Light offers sight and insight.

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