I believe the answer is A, Both poems explore the idea of pursuing new experiences.
The reason behind that, is simple. In the first poem, you can see that "The Lady of Shalott" had seen a boat, and went along the path which took her. In the second excerpt, there are interactions between the two, which lead them on a "broad steam".
I hope that I helped :)
Answer: A. Felt that their efforts were not successful.
Explanation: In the given excerpt from "A Rumor of War" we can see the description of how the soldiers felt discouraged because they discovered that the men they had scorned as peasant guerrillas were a lethal enemy. From the given options, the one that best expresses the fellings of the soldiers about the discovery and the situation, is the corresponding to option A, they felt that their efforts were not successful, and that broke their confidence.
If this is the excerpt:
<span><span>Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard </span>
Are sweeter; therefore, ye soft pipes, play on;
<span>Not to the sensual ear, but, more endear'd, </span>
<span>Pipe to the spirit ditties of no tone: </span>
<span>Fair youth, beneath the trees, thou canst not leave </span>
<span>Thy song, nor ever can those trees be bare; </span>
<span>Bold Lover, never, never canst thou kiss, </span>
<span>Though winning near the goal yet, do not grieve; </span>
<span>She cannot fade, though thou hast not thy bliss, </span>
For ever wilt thou love, and she be fair!
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Then the part that reflect the theme that art is immortal is
Though winning near the goal yet, do not grieve;
<span><span>She cannot fade, though thou hast not thy bliss,
</span>It implies that there is no need for grieving because She cannot fade. She will last for a long time.</span>
Khan Academy is a good one. Or Coursera.
Each of the boys began to clean THEIR desk. (I think...don't make me doubt myself omf)
