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TO MY MOTHER.

by Archibald Lampman.

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

Q01of 10

To whom is this poem addressed?

Q02of 10

What does the speaker ask his mother to do in the poem?

Q03of 10

The phrase 'valiant will' primarily characterizes the mother as someone who was

Q04of 10

What does the speaker attribute to his mother's long struggle in the past?

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The imagery of 'shining flag and shield' is best understood as a symbol of

Q06of 10

Which of the following best describes the poem's overall tone?

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The poem is structured as a single eight-line stanza with an ABABCDCD rhyme scheme. What effect does this compact form create?

Q08of 10

The word 'Fronting' in line 6 most nearly means

Q09of 10

Which poetic technique is most evident in 'heaping years'?

Q10of 10

The speaker refers to his work as 'my little book' rather than simply 'my book.' This choice of diction most likely conveys

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