Spencer Sonnet 1

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What does 'lilly hands' symbolize in Spencer Sonnet 1?

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The hands of the beloved.

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What is meant by 'my soules long lacked foode'?

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The poet's soul is nourished by the beloved's presence.

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What is the primary theme of Spencer Sonnet 1?

Back

Love and longing.

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What does 'Helicon' refer to in the poem?

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It is a mountain associated with the Muses.

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What literary device is used in 'lamping eyes'?

Back

Personification.

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Define 'metaphor' in the context of poetry.

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is the significance of the Muses in poetry?

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They are goddesses of inspiration in the arts and sciences.

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Explain the concept of 'personification'.

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or abstract concepts.

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What is the role of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery creates vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.