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The nineteenth autumn has come upon me
Since I first made my court...
I have looked upon those brilliant creatures,
And now my heart is sore.
All's changed since I, hearing at twilight,
The first time on this shore...

How does the time of year in "The Wild Swans at Coole" by William Butler Yeats reflect the speaker's place in life?

A) Autumn is a time for indoor activities.
B) Autumn is a time for action and movement.
C) Autumn is a symbol of great wealth.
D) Autumn is a symbol of advancing age.

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Answer:D) Autumn is a symbol of advancing age.

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D) Autumn is a symbol of advancing age

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