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The Prelude.

by William Wordsworth.

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

Q01of 10

What is the primary verse form used in this excerpt from 'The Prelude'?

Q02of 10

Which of the following best describes the imagery of 'Small circles glittering idly in the moon'?

Q03of 10

What is the central theme developed through the boy's encounter with the 'huge peak, black and huge'?

Q04of 10

Who is the speaker of this passage?

Q05of 10

When the boy fixes his gaze 'Upon the summit of a craggy ridge' as a navigation point, the technique Wordsworth uses to then introduce the rising peak is best described as:

Q06of 10

The phrase 'with purpose of its own / And measured motion like a living thing' is an example of:

Q07of 10

How does the tone shift between the opening lines and the passage's conclusion?

Q08of 10

The description of the boat as 'an elfin pinnace' primarily serves to:

Q09of 10

According to the poem, what was the lasting effect on the boy after witnessing the rising peak?

Q10of 10

Wordsworth's use of 'wisdom' gained through nature rather than books reflects a broader literary-historical context. This excerpt most closely aligns with which intellectual movement?

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