THE CORRECT ANSWER IS (A).THIS QUESTION IS CHALLENGINGBECAUSE SEVE...

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The correct answer is (A).

This question is challenging

because several of the choices make sense. You must choose the

response that most accurately defines the imagery—careless,

licentious time will soil or dirty physical things. Choice (B) is too

literal a reading of the line. Choices (C), (D), and (E) are true

statements, but not in the context of the line you are asked

about.