Interflora Practice Quiz

What is the primary format of communication used in this poem?

• Traditional letter

• Text message

• Email

• Social media post

Lines 1-2 are significant because they:

• Explain how to send virtual flowers

• Identify the sender and recipient of the virtual bouquet

• Describe the apperance of the flowers.

• Provide the cost of the virtual service.

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The poet's use of rhyming couplets throughout the poem suggests:

• A departure from traditional sonnet form

• Adherence to classical poetic structure

• A lack of understanding of poetry conventions

• An attempt to mimic computer coding language

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Which lines best reveal the sender's intention for sending the virtual bouquet?

• Lines 1-5

• Lines 6-8

• Lines 9-10

• Lines 13-14

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The overall tone of the poem suggests:

• Deep sorrow over lost love

• Frustration with modern technology

• A playful blend of romance and technology

• Serious critique of digital communication

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In lines 3-8, the sender primarily:

• Expresses deep emotions for the recipient

• Complains about the limitations of virtual gifts

• Provides instructions for interacting with the virtual bouquet

• Describes the physical appearance of real flowers

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The poet's use of technological terms in italics serves to:

• Emphasize the complexity of computer systems

• Create a contrast between romantic gestures and digital interfaces

• Suggest that technology is superior to traditional expressions of love

• Indicate that these words should be read with special emphasis

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What do lines 9-12 imply about virtual flowers compared to real ones?

• They are more expensive

• They are more colorful

• They are less fragrant

• They are more lasting

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The sender's suggestion in the final couplet (lines 13-14) implies:

• The recipient should always keep the virtual bouquet

• The sender is unsure about the recipient's feelings

• Virtual gifts are easily disposable

• The recipient should send a real bouquet in return

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The poem 'Interflora' is ironic because:

• It uses old-fashioned language to describe modern concepts

• It presents a serious topic in a humorous manner

• It replaces a traditional symbol of love with a digital version

• It suggests that virtual gifts are more meaningful than real ones

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