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Storgy

Quiz — Storgy

PART FIRST.

by James Russell Lowell.

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

Q01of 10

What verse form is used throughout both stanzas of this poem?

Q02of 10

In Stanza I, the phrase 'natural golden coronet' primarily functions as what type of image?

Q03of 10

What is the central theme of the second stanza?

Q04of 10

The simile comparing Margaret to 'a summer dream' in the opening line chiefly establishes which quality?

Q05of 10

Who is identified as the speaker or observing consciousness in this poem?

Q06of 10

In the line 'Mocking the sunshine, that would fain have lent,' the word 'fain' most nearly means:

Q07of 10

The allusion to 'that sad Dryad' at the close of Stanza II most likely refers to which idea?

Q08of 10

The tone of the poem as a whole can best be described as:

Q09of 10

Which poetic technique is most prominent in 'Her hair was not more sunny than her heart'?

Q10of 10

According to Stanza II, what happens to the poet's description of Margaret's eyes as he tries to articulate it?

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