Song of Wandering Aengus

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What is the main theme of 'Song of Wandering Aengus'?

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The theme of 'Song of Wandering Aengus' is that love is everlasting.

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What does the speaker use as bait when fishing in the poem?

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The speaker uses a berry as bait when fishing.

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Where does the narrator go at the beginning of the poem?

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The narrator goes to a hazel wood at the beginning of the poem.

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What type of figurative language is used in the quote 'Because a fire was in my head'?

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This quote uses a simile, comparing two unlike things with 'like' or 'as'.

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What does the phrase 'burning desire' imply in the poem?

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The phrase 'burning desire' implies a strong, passionate longing or yearning.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is the significance of the hazel wood in the poem?

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The hazel wood represents a place of magic and transformation in the poem.

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What does the act of fishing symbolize in the poem?

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Fishing symbolizes the search for love and the pursuit of dreams.