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AUTUMN.

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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

Q01of 10

Which of the following best describes the overall structure of 'Autumn'?

Q02of 10

In the second verse paragraph, Autumn is personified as 'a faint old man.' What does this image most directly suggest?

Q03of 10

The phrase 'a sweet and passionate wooer' is used to describe which element of the autumn scene?

Q04of 10

What is the dominant theme of the poem's final verse paragraph?

Q05of 10

Which poetic technique does Longfellow use when he writes 'from a beaker full of richest dyes, / Pouring new glory on the autumn woods'?

Q06of 10

What is the tone of the poem's opening line, 'With what a glory comes and goes the year!'?

Q07of 10

According to the poem, which bird 'comes with its plaintive whistle' as a winter bird?

Q08of 10

The image of 'the silver habit of the clouds' coming down upon the autumn sun most likely uses 'habit' to mean which of the following?

Q09of 10

Who is the implied speaker or narrative perspective throughout 'Autumn'?

Q10of 10

The final lines suggest that Death has 'lifted up' a 'solemn hymn' for all people. What effect does this allusion to sacred music create?

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