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THE BRIDEGROOM..

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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

Q01of 10

What is the primary source text that Longfellow draws upon in 'The Bridegroom'?

Q02of 10

What does the speaker ask to be placed upon the beloved's heart and arm?

Q03of 10

The phrase 'love is strong as life, and strong as death' is an example of which literary technique?

Q04of 10

How does the poem's speaker establish an emotional relationship to the 'Song of Songs'?

Q05of 10

What is the overall tone of 'The Bridegroom'?

Q06of 10

What does the image of the 'seal' primarily symbolize in the poem's context?

Q07of 10

Which word in the final couplet introduces a notably darker or harsher note into the poem?

Q08of 10

The poem is classified as a lyric rather than a narrative poem primarily because it

Q09of 10

In terms of structure, which best describes the form of 'The Bridegroom'?

Q10of 10

What is the effect of opening with 'Sweetly the minstrels sing the Song of Songs!' before the speaker's personal declaration?

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