The following text is from Georgia Douglas Johnson's 1922 poem "Benediction."

Question

Go forth, my son,
Winged by my heart's desire!
Great reaches, yet unknown,
Await
For your possession.
I may not, if I would, Retrace the way with you, My pilgrimage is through, But life is calling you!
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
A) To express hope that a child will have the same accomplishments as his parent did
B)
To suggest that raising a child involves many struggles
To warn a child that be will face many challenges throughout his life
D) To encourage a child to embrace the experiences life will offer

Answer 1

D) To encourage a child to embrace the experiences life will offer