REDO: Selection Test: The Song of Wandering Aengus/Eldorado

Front

What does the shadow represent in the second stanza of 'Eldorado'?

Back

Despair.

Front

What does the sensory language in lines 4 and 5 of 'Eldorado' highlight about the knight?

Back

His optimism.

Front

What does the repeated rhyme of shadow and Eldorado demonstrate?

Back

Eldorado is something bright in contrast to a dark shadow.

Front

What does the figurative language in lines 21–24 of 'The Song of Wandering Aengus' reveal about the speaker?

Back

He is hopeful that his search will end positively.

Front

What does the phrase 'a fire was in my head' suggest about the speaker in 'The Song of Wandering Aengus'?

Back

He is thinking of many things.

Front

What is the main theme of 'Eldorado'?

Back

The pursuit of an ideal or dream.

Front

How does the poet use imagery in 'The Song of Wandering Aengus'?

Back

To evoke emotions and depict the speaker's journey.

Front

What literary device is primarily used in 'Eldorado' to convey deeper meanings?

Back

Symbolism.

Front

What does the knight's journey in 'Eldorado' symbolize?

Back

The quest for happiness and fulfillment.

Front

What is the significance of the title 'The Song of Wandering Aengus'?

Back

It reflects the theme of searching and longing.