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THE SOLITARY..

by Percy Bysshe Shelley.

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

Q01of 10

What is the central thematic concern of 'The Solitary'?

Q02of 10

In stanza one, the flower image—'scarce breathes in the desert rude'—primarily conveys which of the following?

Q03of 10

Shelley uses the figure of the 'swart Pariah in some Indian grove' primarily as a foil to show what?

Q04of 10

The speaker's tone at the opening of the poem is best described as:

Q05of 10

Which poetic form best describes the structure of 'The Solitary'?

Q06of 10

The phrase 'sorrow's deadliest mockery' in stanza three refers to:

Q07of 10

What does 'Zephyr's passing wing' refer to, and what effect does it create?

Q08of 10

The line 'yet he longs—although he fears—to die' reveals which psychological complexity in the solitary figure?

Q09of 10

The phrase 'drains the genial bowl' most likely refers to:

Q10of 10

'Dull life's extremest goal' at the poem's close most likely means:

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