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VALDESSO..

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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

Q01of 10

Who is speaking in 'VALDESSO.'?

Q02of 10

What does the phrase 'The night is far advanced' primarily function as in the poem?

Q03of 10

Which word best describes the overall tone of the poem?

Q04of 10

What is the central theme of 'VALDESSO.'?

Q05of 10

The word 'discussions' in the final line suggests the speaker and listener have been engaged in what kind of activity?

Q06of 10

What poetic form best describes the structure of 'VALDESSO.'?

Q07of 10

The phrase 'weary you' is an example of which literary technique?

Q08of 10

What does the speaker's self-consciousness about the late hour reveal about the social dynamic in the poem?

Q09of 10

Which best describes the imagery in 'The night is far advanced'?

Q10of 10

In which of Longfellow's broader concerns does 'VALDESSO.' most clearly participate?

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