Question

In the line, “And sore must be the storm – / That could abash the little Bird –,” what is the connotation of the word "abash"?

(1 point)
Responses

To strengthen or encourage
To strengthen or encourage

To confuse or mislead
To confuse or mislead

To honor or uplift
To honor or uplift

To quiet or stifle
To quiet or stifle

Answer 1

To quiet or stifle

Explanation: "Abash" here means to make ashamed, disconcert, or suppress — i.e., to silence or discourage the little bird (its song/hope).