There is No Frigate Like a Book

^{"There is no Frigate like a Book}

^{To take us Lands away,"}

Which of the following summarizes the first two lines in Dickinson's poem?

• A good book can transport a reader to faraway lands just like a ship can.

• One should always remember to pack a book when traveling.

• Frigates and books do not serve the same purpose.

• People from faraway lands travel by frigate rather than by book.

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_{What does Dickinson mean when she says:}

_{"This Traverse may the poorest take}

_{Without oppress of Toll—"?}

• The journey that a reader goes on is very strenuous.

• The poor do not have to pay when horseback riding.

• There are no tolls or fees for reading so anyone can do it, even the poor.

• Reading is an experience only for the poor and oppressed.

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What is poet's purpose for writing the poem?

• to persuade the reader to read books on ships

• to show the reader how books and poems can take us to distant places through our imagination

• to inform the reader that people preferred to read books instead of traveling

• to entertain the reader with a story about books that turn into old fashion ships

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What is "the Chariot / That bears the Human soul" suppose to symbolize?

• a frigate

• a book

• a courser

• a traverse

Identify the most appropriate mood of the poem.

• Eager/ Excited

• Confusing

• Depressing

• Romantic

Which word best describes the poet's tone of “There Is No Frigate Like a Book”?

• Passionate

• Uninterested

• Negative

• Humorous

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What is a synonym for the word frugal as it is used in line 7?

• Extravagant

• Inexpensive

• Costly

• Wasteful

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How did Emily Dickinson title most of her poems?

• By stating the main idea of the poem

• Her poems had no titles.

• She used the first line of the poem as the title.

• She had her sister come up with the titles.

Which of the follow statements would NOT be an appropriate theme for the poem?

• Reading is powerful and can take the reader on journeys.

• Reading is a waste of time that has no benefits.

• Reading is an essential part of humanity.

• Reading is brings the reader to new places.

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Think about the era in which Dickinson lived (1830- 86). Why do you think she felt about books as she did?

Select the correct answer to the questions.

(HINT: One of the statements was made up and completely untrue)

• In the 1800s there were not as many recreational activities to engage in, and it was considerably more difficult to travel, therefore, reading was something that helped expose people to new ideas and places.

• In the 1800s it was illegal for women to own and read books. They were not allowed to learn how to read, or go to school. Only men had those privileges, so that is why she was so passionate about reading.

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