"Tamara's Opus"

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What does the term 'awestruck' mean?

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Awestruck is an adjective describing a feeling of mixed reverence, wonder, and dread.

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What does the simile 'hoping her ears would open like lotuses' imply?

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It implies that the speaker is waiting for his sister to regain her hearing.

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What is the significance of the shift in the speaker's point of view in 'Tamara's Opus'?

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The shift signifies that the speaker now understands his sister is different and is no longer viewing her through the lens of childhood innocence.

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How can the sentences 'Tamara's Opus' is about Bennett's sister. Bennett's sister is deaf be combined?

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'Tamara's Opus' is about Bennett's sister, who is deaf.

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What does the speaker's anticipation of 'her ears would open like lotuses' suggest about his feelings towards his sister?

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It suggests that he believes his sister will eventually change and be able to hear.

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Define the term 'simile'.

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

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What is the role of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures, enhancing the reader's experience.

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What does the phrase 'stained-glass innocence' imply in the context of the poem?

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It implies a fragile and beautiful understanding of the world that is shattered by harsh realities.

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What is the effect of using the word 'hammers' in the poem?

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It conveys a sense of force and violence, emphasizing the impact of the speaker's realization.

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What does the term 'pivotal' mean in literary analysis?

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Pivotal refers to something that is crucial or central to the understanding of a text.