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THE CLIFF TEMPLE.

by H. D..

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

Q01of 10

What does the speaker ultimately realize in Section IV of the poem?

Q02of 10

Which of the following best describes the overall structure of 'The Cliff Temple'?

Q03of 10

In Section I, the cliff is described as 'pillar for the sky-arch.' This image primarily functions as what kind of figurative language?

Q04of 10

The 'small tree' that 'stiffens in the gale' yet bears 'white flowers' in Section I most likely symbolizes which of the following?

Q05of 10

In Section II, the speaker addresses the pursued figure as 'white myrtle-flesh.' The myrtle plant carries a traditional allusion to which domain?

Q06of 10

Which word best describes the dominant tone of Section III?

Q07of 10

In Section II, the speaker imagines calling on a 'daemon' to 'taunt him with his evil.' This suggests the speaker views the pursued figure as what?

Q08of 10

The wind in Section I is given multiple verbs: it 'booms,' 'whistles,' 'thunders,' and 'growls.' This technique is best identified as which of the following?

Q09of 10

The phrase 'the terrible breakers are silent / from this place' in Section I conveys which idea about height and perspective?

Q10of 10

The speaker's repeated use of 'you' throughout all four sections, directed at the divine figure, creates which effect on the poem's address?

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