The Passionate Shepherd to His Love and the Nymph's Reply Flashcard

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What is the speaker's attitude in 'The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd'?

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Realistic

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Why does the nymph reject the shepherd in 'The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd'?

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Time will pass and the joys of youth will fade.

Front

What is the term for the attitude of the speaker in a poem?

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Tone

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What does the speaker of 'The Passionate Shepherd to His Love' want his love to do?

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Run away with him to live in the country.

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What does the speaker in 'The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd' think of the shepherd's offer?

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She thinks it makes no sense.

Front

What literary device is used when the shepherd describes the pleasures of rural life?

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Imagery

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What is the main theme of 'The Passionate Shepherd to His Love'?

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The idealization of love and nature.

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How does the nymph's response contrast with the shepherd's proposal?

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The nymph is practical and realistic, while the shepherd is romantic and idealistic.

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What does the shepherd promise to provide for his love?

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Material pleasures and a life of leisure.

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What is the significance of the nymph's rejection?

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It highlights the transient nature of youth and love.