Read the following lines and answer the question :
The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed-and gazed-but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
Find out a phrase from the above lines which means "in deep thoughts"
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The phrase from the above lines that means "in deep thoughts" is:pensive mood.
The phrase "pensive mood" in the context of the poem refers to a state of deep thoughtfulness or reflection. When the poet lies on the couch in a pensive mood, he is contemplative and introspective, lost in his thoughts. This mood contrasts with the earlier joyous and glee-filled scenes described in the poem, emphasizing the poet's ability to experience a range of emotions and find solace in moments of quiet reflection.