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TIME LONG PAST..

by Percy Bysshe Shelley.

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

Q01of 10

What is the dominant structural feature of 'Time Long Past'?

Q02of 10

In the opening simile, Time long past is compared to:

Q03of 10

Which of the following best describes the progression of emotional states across the three stanzas?

Q04of 10

In stanza two, the 'shadow' cast by each passing day most likely represents:

Q05of 10

The question 'was it sadness or delight' in stanza two primarily conveys:

Q06of 10

The image of 'a child's beloved corse / A father watches' in stanza three is an example of:

Q07of 10

Which word in stanza three intensifies the grief beyond ordinary regret and suggests moral self-reproach?

Q08of 10

What is the effect of Shelley's use of anaphora with the phrase 'A tone… / A hope… / A love' in stanza one?

Q09of 10

The final lines state 'Beauty is like remembrance, cast / From Time long past.' This most nearly means:

Q10of 10

According to the contextual note, 'Time Long Past' was transcribed by Shelley in a gift for Miss Sophia Stacey in December 1820. How does this context most enrich a reading of the poem's theme?

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