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A BALLAD.

by James Russell Lowell.

Ten questions on craft, meaning, and form. Untimed. Answer every question to submit.

Q01of 10

What is the primary poetic form of 'A Ballad' by James Russell Lowell?

Q02of 10

What does the eldest daughter ask the King to bring her from Vanity Fair?

Q03of 10

The description of the youngest daughter as 'whiter than thistle-down' is primarily an example of which literary technique?

Q04of 10

What inspires the youngest daughter to ask for the Singing Leaves?

Q05of 10

What is the King's initial emotional reaction to the youngest daughter's request?

Q06of 10

What ultimately changes the King's mind and causes him to promise to find the Singing Leaves?

Q07of 10

The trees in the greenwood 'kept their counsel' and do not answer the King. What is the dominant tone of the forest scene (lines 33–44)?

Q08of 10

The setting of 'Vanity Fair' in the poem most likely alludes to which literary or cultural tradition?

Q09of 10

Walter the page offers to obtain the Singing Leaves in exchange for a specific pledge. What does the King promise him?

Q10of 10

Which theme is most central to the contrast between the two elder daughters' requests and the youngest daughter's request?

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