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Upon receiving the news that the war was ended, Lowell wrote to.

by James Russell Lowell.

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

Q01of 10

To whom does Lowell address this letter?

Q02of 10

What event prompted Lowell to write this letter?

Q03of 10

What literary device is most prominent in the phrase 'strange and tender exaltation'?

Q04of 10

When Lowell says the news is 'from Heaven,' he is primarily using which technique?

Q05of 10

What does Lowell mean by 'holding my peace' after his conflicting impulses?

Q06of 10

Which of the following best describes the overall tone of the excerpt?

Q07of 10

The closing line, 'There is something magnificent in having a country to love,' functions primarily as:

Q08of 10

The structural movement of the excerpt—from chaotic emotion to quiet resolution—most closely resembles which poetic form's logic?

Q09of 10

The word 'devoutly' in 'feeling devoutly thankful' introduces which secondary layer of meaning?

Q10of 10

Lowell's description of his emotions—wanting to laugh and wanting to cry simultaneously—is best understood as an example of:

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