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LA TOMBE DE TIMAS..

by Sappho.

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

Q01of 10

What is the central subject of the opening stanza?

Q02of 10

Which literary term best describes the shift from the stanza about Timas to 'LE POËTE' section?

Q03of 10

What specific mourning ritual do Timas's companions perform?

Q04of 10

The phrase 'fils d'Apollon' in the poet's section most plausibly refers to whom?

Q05of 10

What is the tone of the final couplet spoken by 'LE POËTE'?

Q06of 10

The word 'hymen' in 'L'hymen n'a point reçu' functions as which figure of speech?

Q07of 10

Which theme is most directly embodied by the contrast between the two sections of the poem?

Q08of 10

The image of 'les tresses de leurs longs cheveux' placed on the tomb is best described as which type of imagery?

Q09of 10

How does the poem's structure reinforce its thematic movement?

Q10of 10

According to the poem, why is Timas's death considered especially poignant?

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