English Test On Poem
English Test On Poem
English Test On Poem
A. MULTIPLE CHOICES. CIRCLE THE BEST ANSWER. YOU ONLY HAVE ONE CHANCE TO ANSWER IT.
POEM 1
4) The word pensive in line 20 has as its root the French word penser, which means "to think."
What does pensive mean in this poem?
A)angrily thoughtful C)anxiously thoughtful E) uncaringly thoughtful
B)dreamily thoughtful D)analytically thoughtful
5) The speaker in this poem mentions feeling "lonely" yet also speaks of "the bliss of solitude."
What two interpretations does this seeming contradiction indicate?
A) The speaker feels lonely and the feeling comes from outside.
B)The speaker loves to wander, but he also loves to stay still.
C)The speaker is unsure of who he is, but he also has a good grasp of his identity.
D)The speaker sees the pain in being alone, but also senses the joy of remaining solitary.
E)The speaker loves the freedom that comes from being unencumbered, but also hates captivity.
Poem 2
10) “He clasps the crag with crooked hands” uses what sound technique?
A. Onomatopoeia B. Alliteration C. Simile D. Hyperbole E. Personification
11) The last line of the poem is an example of what type of figurative language?
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Personification D. Hyperbole E. onomatopoeia
12) “The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls” is an example of what type of figurative language?
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Personification D. Hyperbole E. onomatopoeia
Poem 3