Question 1
which of these lines contains imagery that appeals to sight?
and the echoes jump, and tinkle, and swell
we've none of us very much chance at a leaf.
and, numb with sudden pangs, each arm hangs slack.
and the clouds float away in a red-splashed light.
question 2
which of these lines contains imagery that appeals to touch? (10 points)
where your face burns and tickles with the cobwebs
we've none of us very much chance at a leaf.
the dark wood stands in the mist like a somber island
sweet-scented stuff when the breeze drew across it.
question 3
which of these lines contains imagery that appeals to hearing? (10 points)
soft moss the pillow for o, a softer cheek;
and the clouds float away in a red-splashed light.
the dark wood stands in the mist like a somber island
time, above me, within me, crashed its gongs
question 4
which sense does the imagery in this line appeal to?
and sparkling eyes and teeth like pearls, (10 points)
sight
touch
taste
hearing
question 5
which word best describes the mood of this stanza from edgar allen poe's "the raven? "
once upon a midnight dreary, while i pondered, weak and weary,
over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,
while i nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
as of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
"'tis some visiter," i muttered, "tapping at my chamber door-
only this, and nothing more." (10 points)
painful
tender
gloomy
warm
question 6
which lines best depict a contemplative mood? (10 points)
around us shadows and the wind/listened for what was never spoken.
the sun is bright,-the air is clear,/the darting swallows soar and sing.
a pair of night-hawks windily sweep, or fall,/booming, toward the trees.
all things rejoice in youth and love,/the fulness of their first delight!
question 7
which word best describes the tone of this stanza from blake's "night? "
the sun descending in the west,
the evening star does shine;
the birds are silent in their nest,
and i must seek for mine.
the moon, like a flower
in heaven's high bower,
with silent delight,
sits and smiles on the night. (10 points)
soothing
consoling
delightful
anxious
question 8
which word best describes the tone of these lines written by thomas hardy?
o sweet to-morrow! -
after to-day
there will away
this sense of sorrow.
then let us borrow
hope, for a gleaming
soon will be streaming,
dimmed by no gray-
no gray!
optimistic
serious
humorous
skeptical