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In the rose simile (Lines 51–55), what does the “too much sweet” suggest about beauty or art?

AIt can be overbearing and dangerous

BIt must be limited to be appreciated

CIt is intoxicating and overwhelming

DIt is rarely noticed by others

Answer:

C. It is intoxicating and overwhelming

Read Explanation:

The rose’s scent makes bees “faint with too much sweet,” suggesting that natural beauty (and the skylark’s song) is so powerful it can overwhelm the senses​.


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