Context of William Blake's Poem 'London'

When was the poem 'London' published?

• 1794

• 1789

• 1827

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Which collection of poems did 'London' belong to?

• Songs of Innocence and Experience

• Dante's Divine Comedy

• Power and Conflict

• French Revolution

Which revolution did William Blake support?

• French Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• American Revolution

• Glorious Revolution

What did William Blake despise?

• Establishment

• Organized Religion

• Imbalance in the world

• All of the above

What did the French working class do during the French Revolution?

• Rose up and overthrew those in power

• Demanded higher wages

• Fought for independence

• Supported the monarchy

What is the main theme of the poem 'London'?

• Love and Romance

• Nature and Beauty

• Social Injustice

• War and Conflict

Which literary movement was William Blake associated with?

• Romanticism

• Realism

• Modernism

• Postmodernism

What is the rhyme scheme of the poem 'London'?

• ABAB

• ABBA

• AABB

• ABCB

What is the central metaphor used in the poem 'London'?

• The city as a prison

• The city as a garden

• The city as a battlefield

• The city as a sanctuary

What social issues does the poem 'London' address?

• Poverty and inequality

• Education and literacy

• Religious freedom

• Environmental degradation