Question

Read these lines from Shakespeare's "Sonnet 130."

I have seen roses damasked, red and white,
But no such roses see I in her cheeks;
And in some perfumes is there more delight
Than in the breath that from my mistress reeks.
What experience does the word reeks describe?
O a quiet whisper
O a soft kiss
O a bad smell
O a frowning mouth

Answer 1

Answer:

In the context of the poem, the word "reeks" describes a bad smell.

Step-by-step explanation:

The speaker is saying that he finds more delight in some perfumes than in the breath of his mistress, which suggests that her breath has an unpleasant odor.