Q01of 10
What is the primary form/genre of this poem?
Q02of 10
The speaker commands the hyacinth to 'Utter thy legend now.' What legend is being referenced?
Q03of 10
Which of the following best describes the poem's overall tone?
Q04of 10
The phrase 'fruitless tears' in line 2 most nearly means:
Q05of 10
The technique of commanding nature to mourn — 'Ye Dorian woods and waves, lament aloud' — is an example of which literary device?
Q06of 10
What does the imagery of roses blushing and anemones growing paler primarily convey?
Q07of 10
Who is the speaker of this poem?
Q08of 10
The hyacinth is told that its grief is 'no common grief.' What does this imply about Bion?
Q09of 10
The poem addresses 'Dorian woods and waves' in the opening line. What does the epithet 'Dorian' most likely signify?
Q10of 10
According to the poem, why should every 'tender herb and plant and flower' shed 'dews of liquid sorrow'?
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