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SUPPOSED TO BE ADDRESSED TO WILLIAM GODWIN..

by Percy Bysshe Shelley.

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

Q01of 10

What is the dominant extended metaphor Shelley uses to portray William Godwin throughout the poem?

Q02of 10

The phrase 'misty mountain forest' primarily functions as what kind of literary device?

Q03of 10

In line 4, 'like a cloud of glory hiest' most closely suggests that Godwin moves through the world in what manner?

Q04of 10

What is the overall tone of the poem?

Q05of 10

The poem is written in second person, addressing Godwin as 'thou.' What is the primary effect of this choice?

Q06of 10

Which best describes the poem's formal structure?

Q07of 10

'The embattled tempests' warning' in the final line most likely symbolizes which of the following in relation to Godwin?

Q08of 10

The verb 'defiest' in line 5 most directly characterizes Godwin as someone who is best described as which of the following?

Q09of 10

According to the poem, at what two times of day is the eagle—and by extension Godwin—shown to be active or powerful?

Q10of 10

Shelley's decision to address this poem to William Godwin rather than a purely fictional figure most strongly reflects which of Shelley's broader literary tendencies?

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