Which of the following best explains the comparison between language and mountain effluvia" in Line 8?
A The speaker compares language to “mountain effluvia" to
depict language as a sort of plague, diffusing into different
places and cultures, making them forget their more primal
roots.
B The speaker compares language to "mountain effluvia" to
describe language as in a state of decay, giving off an
unpleasant scent
C The speaker compares language to "mountain effluvia"
because he dislikes the changing untouchability of
language (hence the comparison to an unpleasant odor).
D The speaker compares language to "mountain effluvia" to
depict language as diffusing and mixing into different
places and cultures, molding into different languages all
together

Elmo says the answer is: The correct answer is the following: option 4. "With cares and fears ne'er cumbered be" is the line in the excerpt from "As Weary Pilgrim, Now at Rest" that best demonstrates the speaker's desire to be free from the burdens of the world. The line reflects on how the speaker will never be burdened or hindered by fear or cares, to demonstrate her desire to be free from all of the conflict and darkness of the world. These lines add to the main theme of the poem written by Anne Bradstreet, that is the discussion of death, and how death can sometimes be seen as alleviation from any type of sorrow the world can throw at you. Bradstreet reflects upon this when encountering a loved one passing away after dealing with a lot of pain and sorrow.