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Storgy

Quiz — Storgy

Swett from the meetin' house steeple up to th' old perrish, an' took.

by James Russell Lowell.

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

Q01of 10

What does the speaker say he 'recelected' (recollected) that prompted his current reflection?

Q02of 10

The speaker compares the 'Argymunce' placed before poems to which architectural feature?

Q03of 10

What is the speaker's personal philosophy about entering a house (or making a decision)?

Q04of 10

What is the speaker's view on whether speeches typically contain real arguments?

Q05of 10

The phrase 'athout it is Etarnity' is used by the speaker to qualify which general claim?

Q06of 10

The overall tone of this monologue is best described as:

Q07of 10

What literary technique does Lowell primarily employ throughout this piece to create its comic effect?

Q08of 10

By mentioning 'darters' (daughters) in connection with entering houses, the speaker implies:

Q09of 10

When the speaker says 'I don't claim no paytent,' he is:

Q10of 10

The speaker's remark that a man is 'alive now an' spry as wut you be' most directly serves to:

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