Question

Read the following lines from Wordsworth's poem and answer the question.

The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed—and gazed—but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:

Which words can you use as a clue to determine the meaning of the word "jocund"?

danced, glee, gay
gazed—and gazed
out-did, thought, brought
sparkling and wealth

Answer 1

Answer: The words that can be used as a clue to determine the meaning of the word "jocund" are "danced", "glee" and "gay"

Step-by-step explanation: The word "jocund" can be used to describe someone or something as cheerful and lively. However, if someone does not know the meaning of "jocund", other words in Wordsworth's poem can help determine its meaning. These words, which act as clues, are "glee" and "gay" because they are similar in meaning to "jocund". Both "glee" and "gay" refer to happiness. Moreover, "danced" also functions as a clue since it is also connected to the idea of delight and it has a positive connotation.