What does the term 'plaintive anthem' suggest about the nightingale's song?

It is cheerful.

It is mournful.

It is loud.

It is silent.

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B. It is mournful.

The term 'plaintive' suggests a mournful quality, indicating that while the song is beautiful, it carries an underlying sadness.

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