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Read the stanza from "jabberwocky"

"and, has thou slain the jabberwock?--
Come in my arms, my beamish boy!
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!"
He chortled in his joy.
Based on the context, what is the meaning of the nonsense language in the third line?
A the language is used to paint a picture for the reader.
B the language is used as an expression of concern
C the language is used that the speaker is frightened by the jabbewock
D the language is used to indicate expressions of happiness

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Answer:

D the language is used to indicate expressions of happiness

Step-by-step explanation:

Because he uses the word "frabjous day" with an exclamation point at the end which indicates he is happy. Also, it makes since from the line before that.

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