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ODE V..

by Horace.

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

Q01of 10

What is the central extended metaphor Horace uses to describe the young girl's unreadiness for love?

Q02of 10

Which of the following best describes the speaker's tone toward the eager admirer?

Q03of 10

The image of autumn tinging 'the lirid clusters with a purple hue' is used to convey what idea?

Q04of 10

What is the primary theme of the ode?

Q05of 10

Who is Lalage, as presented in the poem?

Q06of 10

The phrase 'her impetuous time runs on' most closely means which of the following?

Q07of 10

What literary technique is primarily employed in the comparison of Lalage's shoulder to 'the spotless moon upon the midnight sea'?

Q08of 10

Gyges is introduced at the end of the ode primarily to achieve what effect?

Q09of 10

In the opening lines, why is the girl said to be unable to 'support the weight of the bull'?

Q10of 10

Which poetic device does Horace use by repeating the word 'shortly' multiple times in the second half of the ode?

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