Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. Now let us sport us while we may; And now, like am'rous birds of prey, Rather at once our time devour, Than languish in his slow-chapp'd power. ("To His Coy Mistress"; lines 37-40) Which phrases contribute to the formation of a carpe diem perspective within the excerpt? Select all that apply. "let us sport us while we may" "like am'rous birds of prey" "at once our time devour" "languish in this slow-chapp'd power"

Answer 1

Answer:

"let us sport us while we may"

"at once our time devour"

Explanation:

These are the statements that are most compatible with a carpe diem perspective. Carpe diem is the idea of seizing the day. It refers to an attitude that supports the idea of enjoying life while you can, without worries, and without concern about the future. In these lines, the author states that they will have fun while they can, and that they will devour their time, which are compatible ideas with this philosophy.

Answer 2

Carp Diem means to make the most of the present and not worry about the future there fore

"Let us sport while we may"

"at once our time devour"