"A Red, Red Rose" by Robert Burns

What is the rhyme scheme in the first two verses of the poem?

• ABCB

• AABB

• ACBA

• ABCA

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The rhyme scheme changes slightly in stanzas three and four of the poem. What is the effect of this change?

• It draws our attention to how unhappy the speaker is about his situation.

• It takes away from the significance of the message being given to us by the poet.

• It brings the poem to a strong climax.

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"And I will come again, my Luve,

Tho’ it were ten thousand mile."

Which type of figurative language does the link above represent?

• alliteration

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• simile

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What impression of the speaker are we left with at the end of the first verse?

• The speaker is serious about his declaration of love.

• The speaker is not overwhelmed by his emotions.

• The speaker is being far from serious.

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In the poem, Burns refers to his love interest as which of the following (select all that apply)?

• His bonny lass

• His bonny lad

• My only luve

• My only rock

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Hyperbole can be found throughout the poem. What impression do we get of the speaker because of his exaggeration?

• It suggests that he is prone to lying about he feels.

• It suggests that the speaker is unable to accurately describe his feelings.

• It suggests he is intoxicated by love.

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"O my Luve’s¹ like a red, red rose"

Which type of figurative language is the line above an example of?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Symbolism

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What tone is found in stanza four ?

• A tone of despair.

• A humorous tone.

• An argumentative tone.

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What does the word choice of "a while" (stanza 4) suggest about the nature of the separation that is about to happen?

• The speaker plans never to return.

• This is going to be a short-term separation.

• That the speaker is unsure whether he will return or not.

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Which of the following is one of the main themes of the poem?

• Everlasting or enduring love and the power of human emotion

• Hypocrisy and social justice

• The passage of time and the unpredictability of love

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