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
Read the lines from the poem "The Dragonfly." Link between water and air. Earth repels you. What is the connotative meaning of the word repels? defeats avoids disgusts hates
8. A secondary or side story that develops from and supports the main plot and usually involves minor characters. Subplot Plot Symbol Motif
Multiple Choice 1 point What is the symbolic meaning of the fire that engulfs the ranch? It represents the tragedy and destruction of Tita's life It symbolizes the all -consuming power of Tita and Pedro's true love It serves as a metaphor for ranchers' lack or respect for nature It is an act of revenge by a jealous John
In Dante's Inferno, the 9th circle of Hell is where the devil is and is described to be engulfed in flames. True False
Which of these phrases is an example of understatement? A. My sister first met her husband in Africa, even though he grew up a block away from us in Cleveland. B. I just love it when my baby brother wakes me up crying at all hours of the night! C. The full scholarship I received for college is O.K.,I guess. D. I was so excited about the news that I screamed for hours!
8. What is the characteristic of a good topic sentence? It refers to the author's purpose for writing. It makes inferences about the main idea. It supports the main idea of the paragraph with evidence. It conveys the subject of the paragraph.
3. What happens to Teddy's eyes? A. He gets sand in them while playing. B. He is injured by an animal. C. A snake spits poison into them. D. He is hit by a branch while climbing. A B C D
Line 12 "There's blood upon thy face." Why does Macbeth react strongly to the murderer's appearance? What does this moment reveal about Macbeth's emotiona I state?
14. To determine the __ of a poem, or the underlying message, it Is helpful to examine the form and meaning. theme style rhyme scheme structure
What is one secret of good writing? A. Complex sentences that are very long and extremely detailed B. Harshly worded sentences that show the writer's anger C. Short sentences that consist of only one or two words D. Simple, strong sentences that say only what they mean
