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RACHEL..

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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

Q01of 10

What biblical event does this poem directly reference?

Q02of 10

The poem is structured as a three-line verse. This compact form is best described as:

Q03of 10

Who is the speaker in this poem?

Q04of 10

The opening exclamations 'O wicked king! O cruel speed!' primarily establish which tone?

Q05of 10

The word 'speed' in 'O cruel speed!' most likely refers to:

Q06of 10

The phrase 'most unrighteous deed' employs which rhetorical device?

Q07of 10

The poem functions simultaneously as both a lament and a protest. Which literary term best describes this dual quality?

Q08of 10

The line 'My children all are slain!' uses which grammatical construction to heighten emotional impact?

Q09of 10

Which of the following best describes the imagery Longfellow employs in this poem?

Q10of 10

By titling the poem 'RACHEL.' with a period after the name, Longfellow most likely intends to:

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