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Storgy

Quiz — Storgy

FROM THE ITALIAN OF GIOVANNI STROZZI.

by Algernon Charles Swinburne.

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

Q01of 10

What is the overall form of this poem?

Q02of 10

Who is identified as the creator of the marble figure in the poem?

Q03of 10

The line 'since she sleeps hath life like us' primarily develops which theme?

Q04of 10

What challenge does the speaker issue to the reader or viewer in the final line?

Q05of 10

The word 'Thou doubt'st?' functions primarily as which rhetorical device?

Q06of 10

The phrase 'in shape so sweet' is best understood as an example of which technique?

Q07of 10

What is the dominant tone of this poem?

Q08of 10

This poem is a translation of a quatrain originally written by Giovanni Strozzi in praise of which specific artwork?

Q09of 10

The speaker's claim that the sleeping figure 'hath life like us' is best described as which type of imagery?

Q10of 10

By attributing the sculpture to 'an Angel' rather than to Michelangelo by name, the poet achieves which primary effect?

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