Rime of the Ancient Mariner

What does the albatross symbolize in 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Good luck and fortune

• Freedom and independence

• Guilt and the burden of sin

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What curse befalls the mariner after he shoots the albatross?

• They are blessed with good luck.

• They are haunted by the ghost of the albatross.

• They are granted eternal life.

• They are given a treasure map.

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What is the significance of the line 'Water, water, everywhere' in the poem?

• It signifies the overwhelming presence of water surrounding the ship and the sailors.

• It highlights the abundance of food supplies on the ship

• It represents the sailors' fear of drowning

• It symbolizes the scarcity of water on the ship

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Discuss the theme of redemption in 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'.

• Redemption in 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' is all about material wealth and success.

• The theme of redemption in 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' focuses on spiritual renewal, forgiveness, and finding peace through suffering and penance.

• The theme of redemption in the poem is about revenge and retribution.

• The theme of redemption focuses on isolation and loneliness in the poem.

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Identify an example of figurative language in part 1 of the poem.

• The river flowed gently

• The birds sang a sweet melody

• The sun rose in the east

• The wind whispered through the trees

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Explain the use of symbolism in relation to the mariner's curse.

• Symbolism in relation to the mariner's curse represents the joy and happiness of the mariner

• Symbolism in relation to the mariner's curse represents the consequences of his actions and the burden he carries.

• Symbolism in relation to the mariner's curse signifies good luck and fortune

• Symbolism in relation to the mariner's curse symbolizes the end of the curse and redemption

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How does the theme of water connect to the mariner's journey?

• Water represents the mariner's fear of drowning

• The mariner's journey is devoid of any water imagery

• Water symbolizes the mariner's love for sailing

• Water symbolizes life, death, and the mariner's spiritual transformation.

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Analyze the role of redemption in the mariner's story.

• Redemption leads to negative consequences for the mariner

• Redemption plays a crucial role in the mariner's story by highlighting the transformative power of forgiveness and atonement.

• Redemption has no impact on the mariner's story

• The mariner's redemption is insignificant compared to other themes

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Find a metaphor used in part 2 of 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'.

• ghostly ship on a moonlit night

• wooden vessel in a vast ocean

• painted ship upon a painted ocean

• sailing ship on a stormy sea

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How does Coleridge use imagery to convey the mariner's guilt in the poem?

• Coleridge uses imagery of the ocean's beauty to convey guilt

• Coleridge uses imagery of the moonlight to convey guilt

• Coleridge uses imagery of the albatross as a symbol of freedom

• Coleridge uses vivid imagery of the dead sailors, the curse of the albatross, and the ghostly ship.

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