Which of these lines from Dickinson's poem is ambiguous? both of these "To comprehend a nectar/requires sorest need" "Not one of all the purple host who took the flag today"
Why are poems often more ambiguous than other works? because they typically work on a figurative and a literal level because poets tend to write about abstract ideas, rarely discussing anything concrete they are not
A ballad is a form of __ sonnet lyric poetry free verse narrative poetry
A narrative poem __ must be written in blank verse resembles a song tells a story can be a sonnet, an ode. or an epic
What is the effect of the repetition of the "s" sound throughout Emily Dickinson's "The Snake"? It fuses incomplete ideas together. It makes the poem more predictable and memorable. It recreates the sound of a snake hissing all of these
The time and place where a story occurs is called: a. Setting b. Atmosphere c. Scene d. Background
Reln and brain are examples of __ true rhyme alliteration eye rhyme consonance
Match the description to the word. 1. part of a sonnet 2. often written in blank verse 3. type of narrative poetry 4. type of lyric poetry square epic square ode square ballad square octave
The three characteristics of a sonnet are: __ fourteen lines eight lines set rhyme scheme no rhyme scheme iambic pentameter
Blank verse __ is usually suitable for humorous subjects is usually dignified and serious never varies its iambic pattern
Which sentence best explains the reason for Prometheus's fall? A. He valued personal gain over community. B. He defied the laws of a divine being. C. He wanted knowledge more than love. D. He was jealous of humanity.
(1) 7. Which narrative conclusion technique allows an author to show changes that occurred in the story? A. Action B. Reflection C. Dialogue D. Realization
Why do Gregor's family members knock on his door as it nears seven o'clock? They hear strange noises and come to check on him It's time for him to go to work and they don't want him to be late It's time for breakfas
Teolinda Gersão's story "The Red Fox Fur Coat" is an example of magical realism. Magical realism combines realistic details with fantasy elements. Combine the sentences into one sentence. Type your answer here.
Shakespeare wrote comedies tragedies, and histories. True False
Which event best illustrates the monster's good side? A. Cutting and stacking wood for the family in the cottage B. Leaving gold pieces on the doorstep of the family's cottage C. Searching for Frankenstein in order to get a mate D. Listening to and learning language from Felix
Select the sentence that uses personification. The big, fuzzy teddy bear was placed on the bed next to the small, soft stuffed turtle. The weathered shed in the backyard was slumped over in defeat. The tsunami rushed over the land, crashing into everything in its path.
In what way is Grendel a modern-day monster rather than a traditional, historical monster? A. Grendel grapples with trying to understand the meaning of life. B. Grendel is grotesquely ugly. C. Grendel is easily identifiable as a monster. D. Grendel is more animal-like than human.
What year did Shakespeare die? 1599 1606 1616 1776
What is the consequence for Pandora when she values curiosity over obedience? A. She plagues the world with evil. B. She is forbidden from marrying Deukalion. C. She loses her first child to death. D. She causes humanity to lose the ability to create fire.
