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ODE IV..

by Sappho.

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

Q01of 10

What has ceased to illuminate the earth at the poem's opening?

Q02of 10

To whom does the speaker directly address her plea for pity?

Q03of 10

Which two household tasks are mentioned as failing to distract the speaker?

Q04of 10

The phrase 'tout m'échappe de la main' most directly conveys which idea?

Q05of 10

What classical deity is invoked in the final stanza to represent the power of love?

Q06of 10

The image of the solitary bed ('couche solitaire') primarily functions as a symbol of what?

Q07of 10

How is the poem's overall tone best described?

Q08of 10

The parallel between the moon ceasing to shine and the speaker lying awake alone is an example of which poetic technique?

Q09of 10

The structure of the poem consists of three stanzas of equal length. What effect does this regularity produce?

Q10of 10

The line 'J'aime ce jeune homme sans frein' characterizes the speaker's love as which of the following?

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