Question

Read the lines from "A Psalm of Life."

Art is long, and Time is fleeting,
And our hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled drums, are beating
Funeral marches to the grave.

The use of the words “stout and brave” suggests that “our hearts” are
physically very strong.
ferocious and fearless.
courageous and determined.
compassionate and loving.

Answer 1

courageous and determined.

Explanation: "stout" and "brave" describe the heart's moral/ emotional strength (steadfastness and courage), not physical strength, ferocity, or compassion.