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What does the term 'aristocracy' mean?

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Dominant figures or a ruling class in society.

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What is a central theme of the poem?

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The process of transformation in nature.

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How is the structure of the poem best described?

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Free verse with no rhyme or meter.

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What tone is established in lines 24 through 27?

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Respectful, because the speaker describes the scene using admiring language.

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What is the effect of beginning a new stanza in line 21?

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It focuses the readers’ attention on a vivid image.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What is 'free verse' in poetry?

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A form of poetry that does not adhere to regular rhyme or meter.

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What does 'tone' refer to in a poem?

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The attitude or emotional quality expressed by the speaker.

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What is the significance of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind, enhancing emotional impact.

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Explain the term 'stanza' in poetry.

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A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.