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The little brook: In a letter written in December, 1848, Lowell.

by James Russell Lowell.

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

Q01of 10

What season and time of day does Lowell describe during his walk to Watertown?

Q02of 10

Which constellation does Lowell mention as rising behind him during the walk?

Q03of 10

The phrase 'too swiftly for Frost to catch it' is best understood as an example of which poetic technique?

Q04of 10

What is the primary source of imagery Lowell draws upon in this passage?

Q05of 10

Lowell compares the sky he observed to 'that in Page's evening landscape.' What does this reference most likely suggest about him?

Q06of 10

Which longer work does Lowell say was directly inspired by the brook described in this passage?

Q07of 10

The dominant tone of Lowell's description of the walk is best characterized as:

Q08of 10

The word 'tinkle' used to describe the brook's sound is primarily an example of which technique?

Q09of 10

In the passage, the brook functions most significantly as a symbol of:

Q10of 10

The speaker's vantage point 'on the hill just before you enter the village' creates what structural effect in the narrative?

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