SSAT Reading Question 120: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 120

12. Which of the following sayings most accurately expresses the main idea of the poem?

  • A. When there is love, you can live even without happiness.
  • B. A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
  • C. Give someone an earful.
  • D. Don't rain on my parade.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D

The poem is about a person who may not have a great deal of his own but who is nevertheless happy to love the person to whom the poem is addressed and to admire that person's qualities.

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