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Epigrammatic Symbolism
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Which of the following is an example of epigrammatic symbolism?
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The world is too much with us; late and soon, / Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers.
💡 Explanation:
This line from William Wordsworth's poem "The World Is Too Much with Us" uses epigrammatic symbolism to convey the idea that the materialistic and acquisitive nature of modern life is destroying our spiritual and emotional well-being.