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The cowslip startles: Surprises the eye with its bright patches.

by James Russell Lowell.

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

Q01of 10

What does the speaker describe as 'startling' in the opening line?

Q02of 10

What two colors are contrasted in the poem's central image?

Q03of 10

Which literary device is most prominently used in 'the cowslip startles'?

Q04of 10

According to the prose note, what is the cowslip's scientific or alternative common name?

Q05of 10

In what type of setting does the cowslip typically appear, according to the poem's context?

Q06of 10

What is the dominant tone of the poem and its accompanying note?

Q07of 10

What thematic connection does Lowell draw by mentioning the farmer's dinner table?

Q08of 10

The phrase 'surprises the eye' most directly functions as which of the following?

Q09of 10

Which season provides the backdrop for the poem's central image?

Q10of 10

The word 'startles' in the opening line most likely alludes to which broader human experience?

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