Song of Wandering Aengus

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

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The search for beauty and the longing for unattainable love.

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What does the term 'stanza' refer to in poetry?

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A group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What does 'dappled' mean?

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Spotted or mottled, often used to describe light and shadow.

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What is the significance of the 'glimmering girl' in the poem?

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She represents an ideal or unattainable beauty that the narrator longs for.

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How does the imagery in 'Song of Wandering Aengus' enhance the poem's themes?

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Imagery creates vivid pictures that evoke emotions and highlight the themes of longing and beauty.

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What role does nature play in 'Song of Wandering Aengus'?

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Nature serves as a backdrop for the narrator's journey and symbolizes the beauty he seeks.

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What is the effect of using the phrase 'fire aflame'?

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It uses alliteration to create a rhythmic sound that enhances the imagery of the fire.

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What does the narrator's journey symbolize in the poem?

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The journey symbolizes the quest for self-discovery and the pursuit of dreams.

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What is a common question to determine the theme of a poem?

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What do the characters want?