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Poems of Experience is a 1910 collection of poetry by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. In one of her poems, the speaker encourages readers to persevere through difficulty, saying,       

Which quotation from Poems of Experience most effectively illustrates the claim?

A

“It is up to you, to be, and do, / What you look for in others. See?” (from “See?”)

B

“Is the heart heavy with hope long deferred, / And with prayers that seem vain?” (from “Keep Going”)

C

“Over and over the task was set, / Over and over I slighted the work.” (from “The Purpose”)

D

“Then gird up your courage, and say ‘I am strong,’ / And keep going.” (from “Keep Going”)