Exploring Hardy's Neutral Tones
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English
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12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main theme of Hardy's poem "Neutral Tones"?
Back
The main theme is the exploration of lost love and emotional desolation.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does Hardy's use of color imagery contribute to the poem's tone?
Back
It emphasizes the bleakness and emotional coldness.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What tone is conveyed in the poem "Neutral Tones"?
Back
The tone is bitter.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What literary device does Hardy use to contrast the speaker's feelings?
Back
Juxtaposition of light and dark imagery.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term "starving sod" symbolize in the poem?
Back
It suggests barrenness and desolation.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the mood of "Neutral Tones" affect the reader's interpretation?
Back
The melancholic mood evokes feelings of sadness and reflection.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does nostalgia play in "Neutral Tones"?
Back
Nostalgia highlights the contrast between past happiness and present sorrow.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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