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A SAPHO..

by Sappho.

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

Q01of 10

What is the central purpose of this poem addressed 'A SAPHO'?

Q02of 10

In the first stanza, to what does the speaker compare the quality of Sappho's poetry?

Q03of 10

Which instrument is mentioned as a symbol of Sappho's musical and poetic art?

Q04of 10

What figure of speech dominates the line 'Tu brilles comme l'aurore'?

Q05of 10

How does the speaker convey the vast passage of time since Sappho's death?

Q06of 10

Which mythological figures does the speaker say are Sappho's sisters?

Q07of 10

What geographical detail in the final stanzas underscores the far-reaching spread of Sappho's fame?

Q08of 10

What honor is described as the ultimate recognition of Sappho's genius in the poem's closing lines?

Q09of 10

The rose is introduced in stanza seven primarily to serve what rhetorical function?

Q10of 10

Which of the following best describes the overall tone of the poem?

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