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MY DEAR SIR,--.

by James Russell Lowell.

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

Q01of 10

What is the primary form of this piece by Lowell?

Q02of 10

When Hosea writes that Parson Wilbur would 'wind me up an' set the penderlum agoin',' what does this extended metaphor primarily suggest?

Q03of 10

What is the most plausible meaning of 'Sence Mr. Wilbur's disease' in context?

Q04of 10

How does Hosea characterize the new minister compared to Parson Wilbur?

Q05of 10

The simile 'slide rite off as you du on the eedge of a mow' is best understood as an example of what technique?

Q06of 10

What is the overall tone of Hosea's letter?

Q07of 10

When Hosea mentions 'the sec'nd Ceres' and 'the Fust,' to what is he most likely alluding?

Q08of 10

What does the phrase 'dror out my talons' most likely mean in Hosea's dialect?

Q09of 10

Which literary technique best describes Lowell's use of Hosea Biglow as the speaker of this letter?

Q10of 10

What reason does Hosea give for believing this poem will truly be his last?

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