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Read line 12 from "Sonnet 73" and answer the question.
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Consumed with that which it was nourish'd by.
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 What does consumed mean as used in this line?

1.overwhelmed
2.depleted
3.absorbed
4.destroyed

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cynthiatershner
The answer is 3. Absorbed.
clashspores

Answer:

The correct answer is 3.

Explanation:

In this line from "Sonnet 73" the word "consumed" means "absorbed."

Here, the author is comparing himself with the rest of a fire still alive under the ashes, consuming what used to nourish it to continue burning.

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