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TO MELPOMENE..

by Horace.

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

Q01of 10

To whom is this poem primarily addressed?

Q02of 10

Which of the following achievements does Horace say will NOT distinguish the man Melpomene favors?

Q03of 10

What does the phrase 'Aeolian verse' most likely refer to in the poem?

Q04of 10

What is the central theme of the poem?

Q05of 10

The image of bestowing 'the notes of the swan upon the mute fish' is best understood as illustrating which idea?

Q06of 10

What is the tone of the poem's concluding lines — 'that I breathe, and give pleasure (if I give pleasure), is yours'?

Q07of 10

Which structural feature best describes the organization of the poem?

Q08of 10

The reference to 'the Delian laurel' worn by a general at the Capitol alludes most directly to which concept?

Q09of 10

What does the line 'I am less carped at by the tooth of envy' reveal about the speaker's situation?

Q10of 10

Which poetic technique is most prominently used when Horace refers to himself in the third person ('Him … upon whom') before shifting to first person ('I am marked out')?

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