Song of Wandering Aengus

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

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The main theme is the pursuit of beauty and the longing for unattainable love.

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Who is Aengus in Irish mythology?

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Aengus is a god of love, youth, and poetic inspiration.

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What literary form is 'The Song of Wandering Aengus'?

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It is a poem.

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What does the 'glimmering girl' symbolize in the poem?

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She symbolizes an ideal or unattainable love.

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What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'moth-like stars'?

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It is a simile.

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What does the narrator use as bait when fishing?

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The narrator uses a berry as bait.

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What transformation occurs in the poem involving the trout?

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The trout transforms into a glimmering girl.

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What is the significance of the 'silver and gold apples' in the poem?

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They represent the rewards of love and beauty.

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How does the poem reflect the concept of longing?

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The poem expresses a deep yearning for love and beauty that is elusive.

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What is the setting of 'The Song of Wandering Aengus'?

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The setting is a mystical landscape, often associated with nature and the supernatural.