Poem: Upon the Songs of Whales

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor used in the poem?

• a. "Their voices ringing out"

• b. "A choir of angels"

• c. "Melodic melody"

• d. "Soulful strains"

What is the effect of the personification used in the poem?

• a. It creates a sense of awe and reverence for the whales

• b. It emphasizes the importance of preserving the natural world

• c. It creates a sense of unity and harmony

• d. It creates a musical quality in the poem

What is the effect of the alliteration used in the poem?

• a. It emphasizes the importance of preserving the natural world

• b. It creates a sense of unity and harmony

• c. It creates a musical quality in the poem

• d. It helps to create vivid imagery

Which of the following is an example of imagery used in the poem?

• a. "Their voices ringing out"

• b. "A choir of angels"

• c. "Melodic melody"

• d. "Deep, sonorous sound"

What is the effect of the repetition used in the poem?

• a. It emphasizes the importance of preserving the natural world

• b. It creates a sense of awe and reverence for the whales

• c. It creates a sense of unity and harmony

• d. It helps to create vivid imagery

What is the symbolism used in the poem?

• a. The beauty and majesty of the natural world

• b. The importance of preserving the whales

• c. The musical quality of the whales' song

• d. The unity and harmony of the natural world