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Porphyria's Lover.

by Robert Browning.

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

Q01of 10

What verse form does Browning use throughout 'Porphyria's Lover'?

Q02of 10

Which of the following best describes the opening weather imagery and its narrative function?

Q03of 10

What is the primary reason the speaker claims Porphyria has not fully committed herself to him before this night?

Q04of 10

How does the speaker interpret Porphyria's eyes after he has strangled her?

Q05of 10

The simile 'as a shut bud that holds a bee' refers to which action?

Q06of 10

Which best characterises the speaker's tone throughout the poem?

Q07of 10

What does the closing line—'And yet God has not said a word!'—most likely reveal about the speaker?

Q08of 10

Which poetic technique is most evident in the repetition of 'mine, mine, fair'?

Q09of 10

'Porphyria's Lover' is best classified as which type of poem?

Q10of 10

What specific action does Porphyria take that the speaker interprets as proof she 'worshipped' him?

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