Poetry Selection #1
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7 questions
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Identify two examples of personification: explain what is being personified & how in each example.
Identify two examples of personification: explain what is being personified & how in each example.
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Identify an example of hyperbole: explain how it is exaggerated
Identify an example of hyperbole: explain how it is exaggerated
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Identify an example of metaphor: explain which two things are being compared.
Identify an example of metaphor: explain which two things are being compared.
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Identify an example of simile: explain which two things are being compared.
Identify an example of simile: explain which two things are being compared.
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What is the tone of this poem? How does the speaker feel about the subject(s) of the poem? Use evidence from the text to explain your answer.
What is the tone of this poem? How does the speaker feel about the subject(s) of the poem? Use evidence from the text to explain your answer.
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In line four of the poem, the speaker says that “[the Dull Grave brands] our laughter with the name of madness.” What does the speaker mean by this line? Explain your answer.
In line four of the poem, the speaker says that “[the Dull Grave brands] our laughter with the name of madness.” What does the speaker mean by this line? Explain your answer.
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What is the thematic message of the poem? In other words, what lesson is the author attempting to express with this poem? Summarize the poem with the same structure that the poet used.
What is the thematic message of the poem? In other words, what lesson is the author attempting to express with this poem? Summarize the poem with the same structure that the poet used.