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THE WINDS.

by Algernon Charles Swinburne.

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

Q01of 10

Who is the speaker of the poem?

Q02of 10

What does the speaker mean when she says 'I wot weel wad I rest'?

Q03of 10

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

Q04of 10

The phrase 'weary fa'' is repeated throughout the poem. What technique does this repetition exemplify?

Q05of 10

What is the primary function of the 'windward rocks' and 'the lee' in the third stanza?

Q06of 10

What does the speaker imply in the line 'The sea went ower my good lord's head'?

Q07of 10

What is the overall tone of the poem?

Q08of 10

In the final stanza, what does the speaker suggest about the value of her love?

Q09of 10

The poem's imagery of 'wan waves wide' primarily conveys which of the following?

Q10of 10

Which literary tradition does Swinburne most clearly draw upon in 'The Winds'?

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