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Sea Fever.

by John Masefield.

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

Q01of 10

Which term best describes the overall structure of 'Sea Fever'?

Q02of 10

What does the speaker say is 'a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied'?

Q03of 10

The phrase 'wind's like a whetted knife' is an example of which poetic technique?

Q04of 10

What is the dominant theme of 'Sea Fever'?

Q05of 10

How does the tone of the poem's final two lines differ from the rest of the poem?

Q06of 10

The description of 'the vagrant gypsy life' in stanza three primarily contributes to which aspect of the poem?

Q07of 10

Which of the following best describes the speaker of 'Sea Fever'?

Q08of 10

The imagery of 'grey mist on the sea's face' and 'grey dawn breaking' in stanza one primarily creates what effect?

Q09of 10

The word 'spume' in stanza two refers to which of the following?

Q10of 10

The phrase 'a laughing fellow-rover' in the final stanza introduces which element not emphasized in the earlier stanzas?

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