Sound of Silence

Sound of Silence

10 Qs

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Sound of Silence

Sound of Silence

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme?
Nostalgia
The dangers of technological advancement
The alienation of modern society
The inevitability of fate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the use of figurative language in "the vision that was planted in my brain" contribute to the poem's mood?
It creates a mood of fear and tension.
It evokes a sense of introspection and unease.
It conveys a mood of joy and nostalgia.
d) It suggests a mood of anger and rebellion.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which literary device is most prominent in "Silence like a cancer grows"?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What universal theme is explored in the stanza describing "People talking without speaking / People hearing without listening"?
Communication barriers in human relationships
The inevitability of change
The pursuit of enlightenment
The struggle against oppression

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the imagery in "Neon light that split the night and touched the sound of silence"?
To symbolize a new age enlightenment from television
To highlight a stark divide between the bustling outside world and the speaker's internal solitude.
To illustrate a moment of clarity between technology and nature
To contrast darkness with artificial light

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which tone best describes the speaker's attitude in the poem?
Hopeful and uplifting
Critical and reflective
Angry and accusatory
Nostalgic and sentimental

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the context of "The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls," what does the metaphor suggest?
Wisdom is found in unexpected places.
Traditional wisdom has been discarded.
Urban life is chaotic yet profound.
Silence is a sign of deep reflection.

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