Flashcard - "To My Dear and Loving Husband"

Front

What is the significance of the line 'Then when we live no more, we may live ever'?

Back

It emphasizes that the speaker hopes they will be together in both life and death.

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What tone does the speaker use towards her husband in 'To My Dear and Loving Husband'?

Back

Devoted.

Front

What is the purpose of the line 'Compare with me, ye women, if you can'?

Back

To argue that she loves more strongly than other wives.

Front

What does the line 'I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold' convey?

Back

It states how much the speaker treasures her husband.

Front

How does the poet describe her love in 'My love is such that rivers cannot quench'?

Back

As impossible to end.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'rivers cannot quench'?

Back

Metaphor.

Front

What theme is prevalent in 'To My Dear and Loving Husband'?

Back

The enduring nature of love.

Front

How does the speaker express her love compared to material wealth?

Back

She values love more than riches.

Front

What does the repetition of 'love' signify in the poem?

Back

It emphasizes the depth and intensity of the speaker's feelings.

Front

What is the effect of using hyperbole in the poem?

Back

It highlights the speaker's passionate love.