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INSCRIPTION FOR MY LITTLE SON'S SILVER PLATE.

by Eugene Field.

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

Q01of 10

What is the primary purpose of this poem?

Q02of 10

What does the speaker mean by 'be thou temperate' at the table?

Q03of 10

Which structural form best describes this poem?

Q04of 10

The line 'unto the serving-folk be kind' primarily addresses which theme?

Q05of 10

Who is the speaker of this poem?

Q06of 10

The phrase 'though to dignity inclined' suggests what about the son?

Q07of 10

What poetic technique is most prominent in 'Nor turn them hungry from the door'?

Q08of 10

Which of the following best describes the overall tone of the poem?

Q09of 10

The final couplet instructs the son to give 'thy heart in gratitude' to God for all that is good in his life. What does this suggest about the father's worldview?

Q10of 10

Comprehension: According to the poem, which group does the speaker NOT explicitly mention as deserving the son's respect or consideration?

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