Selection Test: The Song of Wandering Aengus/Eldorado

Front

What does the shadow represent in the second stanza of 'Eldorado'?

Back

Despair.

Front

What does the sensory language in lines 4 and 5 of 'Eldorado' highlight about the knight?

Back

His optimism.

Front

What does the figurative language in lines 21–24 of 'The Song of Wandering Aengus' reveal about the speaker?

Back

He is hopeful that his search will end positively.

Front

How do both poets use sound devices to convey the mood of their poems?

Back

Both poets use repetition of key words to convey the mood.

Front

How can the mood or tone of the poem 'Eldorado' be described?

Back

Dark and hopeless.

Front

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

Back

The pursuit of dreams and the longing for unattainable beauty.

Front

What literary device is used when the knight in 'Eldorado' is described as searching for a 'golden city'?

Back

Symbolism.

Front

What does the term 'figurative language' mean?

Back

Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meanings beyond the literal.

Front

What is the significance of the knight's journey in 'Eldorado'?

Back

It represents the quest for meaning and fulfillment in life.

Front

What role does repetition play in poetry?

Back

Repetition emphasizes key themes and emotions, enhancing the poem's mood.