Answer:
welll to be honest is this a question
Explanation:
The correct word would be 'passed' because it is the past tense version of the verb 'to pass,' and is the verb we want to use. 'Past,' however, is a noun generally referring to previous events or history, and we don't use that because we need a verb, not a noun.
In addition to being Illinois’ poet laureate, Gwendolyn Brooks was also the
poetry consultant to the Library of Congress. On the other end of the
spectrum is Emily Dickinson, an introvert who led a secluded life.
