Question

Which best describes the tone that the first stanza of "A Psalm of Life" sets for the rest of the poem?

Answer 1

The first stanza of " A Psalm of Life " describes the hopeful and determined tone for the rest of the poem.

In this poem the poet talks about human life and its many challenges.

The poet wants to say that life is an eternal struggle or a broad field of battle.

Answer 2

The tone of the first stanza of "A Psalm of Life" is hopeful and delighted.

In this poem, the poet gave the readers a massage of encouragement and hope.

The life of people is short and one should struggle to achieve his/ her dream.

They must act heroic in the battlefield of life.