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Storgy

Quiz — Storgy

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by Sappho.

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

Q01of 10

What is the speaker's primary declaration in this poem?

Q02of 10

The Greek word 'habrosynan' in the first line most closely refers to which quality?

Q03of 10

What does the imagery of 'to lampron eros aeliô' most directly evoke?

Q04of 10

The personal pronoun 'egô' (I) placed at the opening of the poem primarily achieves which effect?

Q05of 10

Which figure from Greek mythology or religion is referenced, however briefly, in the second line?

Q06of 10

The tone of this poem is best described as which of the following?

Q07of 10

The phrase 'to kalon lelonche' at the poem's close suggests beauty has been 'obtained' or 'won.' Which poetic technique does this use of the perfect tense reinforce?

Q08of 10

The poem's structure — just three short lines — most effectively communicates which idea?

Q09of 10

How does the imagery of sunlight function in relation to the theme of desire?

Q10of 10

Which best describes the overall thematic concern of this excerpt?

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