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What time of day is the poem being

ALate afternoon

BEarly morning

CMidday

DEvening

Answer:

A. Late afternoon

Read Explanation:

  • In the first line, "The curfew tolls the knell of parting day," Gray signals the end of the day, with the curfew bell marking the transition from day to night.

  • This time of day, the late afternoon, is often associated with reflection, as it represents the closing of one chapter (the day) and the approach of another (night or death).


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