In the third and fourth stanza, Owen uses the word “dreams” several times. Using the context of the poem, “dreams” could best be replaced with(1 point)

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Hopes
Hopes

Goals
Goals

Nightmares
Nightmares

Illusions

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Though "hopes" could also be a fitting replacement, "illusions" may be the best replacement in this context as it suggests that the dreams experienced by the soldiers are deceitful and unreal, mirroring the false sense of glory and honor associated with war.