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ART AND TACT.

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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

Q01of 10

What is the central theme of 'Art and Tact' by Longfellow?

Q02of 10

In the poem, what does the 'wooden house' most plausibly represent?

Q03of 10

What does the 'golden room' within the wooden house symbolize?

Q04of 10

The poem's opening line states that intelligence and courtesy 'not always are combined.' What technique does this word order demonstrate?

Q05of 10

Which literary device is most prominently employed in the second line of the poem?

Q06of 10

How would you best describe the overall tone of 'Art and Tact'?

Q07of 10

What is the poem's formal structure?

Q08of 10

Which pairing of qualities does the first line directly contrast?

Q09of 10

A reader encounters someone who is socially awkward but remarkably kind-hearted. Which line from the poem best applies to this situation?

Q10of 10

The title 'Art and Tact' links artistic skill with social grace. How does this title relate to the poem's content?

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