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Quiz — Storgy

THE ARGYMUNT.

by James Russell Lowell.

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

Q01of 10

The speaker of this piece is best identified as which of the following?

Q02of 10

What is the primary structural form of the bulk of this piece?

Q03of 10

Which technique most characterizes the spelling and punctuation throughout the poem?

Q04of 10

According to the speaker, what is the purpose of his unconventional spelling?

Q05of 10

The extended description of the speech—'Subjick staited; expanded; delayted; extended'—primarily satirizes which aspect of public oratory?

Q06of 10

The image of 'fresh air' introduced by Mr. Wilbur functions primarily as a metaphor for which concept?

Q07of 10

When the speaker says 'Ef I squeeze the cents out of 'em it's the main thing,' to what does 'cents' most likely refer?

Q08of 10

What is the dominant tone of the 'Argymunt' section listing the speech's moves?

Q09of 10

The speaker mentions 'Ketches into Mr. Seaward's hair' and 'Gits into Johnson's hair.' These references most likely serve to do what?

Q10of 10

What does the closing phrase 'Nut to be continooed' most directly communicate about the speaker's attitude toward his own text?

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