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Weathers.

by Thomas Hardy.

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

Q01of 10

'Weathers' is composed of two stanzas that mirror each other in structure. What is the most accurate description of this formal arrangement?

Q02of 10

In Stanza I, the image of 'maids come forth sprig-muslin drest' primarily contributes to which effect?

Q03of 10

What is the dominant theme unifying both stanzas of 'Weathers'?

Q04of 10

The repeated closing line 'And so do I' functions primarily as what poetic technique?

Q05of 10

In Stanza II, the phrase 'hill-hid tides throb, throe on throe' is a notable example of which technique?

Q06of 10

How does Hardy's tone shift between Stanza I and Stanza II?

Q07of 10

Which of the following best describes the speaker's role in the poem?

Q08of 10

The word 'betumble' in the line 'When showers betumble the chestnut spikes' is best understood to mean what?

Q09of 10

In Stanza II, rooks traveling 'in families homeward' most likely alludes to or reinforces which idea?

Q10of 10

In Stanza I, 'citizens dream of the south and west' most directly suggests what?

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