Ecchoing Green and Make Much of Time

Which of the following best describes a central theme of The Ecchoing Green?

• 1. Identity has little to no correlation to age.

• 1. Growing up and aging happens quicker than expected; youth should be appreciated.

• 1. Friendship is more valuable and constant in one's older years.

• 1. Nature shows us how repetitive human life can be.

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Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A ("Growing up and aging happens quicker than expected; youth should be appreciated.")?

• 1. "The sky-lark and thrush, / The birds of the bush, / Sing louder around, / To the bells' cheerful sound." (Lines 5-8)

• 1. "Old John, with white hair / Does laugh away care, / Sitting under the oak, / Among the old folk" (Lines 11-14)

• 1. "Till the little ones weary / No more can be merry / The sun does descend, / And our sports have an end" (Lines 21-24)

• 1. "Round the laps of their mothers, / Many sisters and brothers, / Like birds in their nest" (Lines 25-27)

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How does the poem's setting (in terms of time) contribute to its overall meaning?

• 1. The poem takes place mostly at night, symbolic of the end of life and thus contributing to the theme of death.

• 1. The poem focuses on "Old John" as he reminisces about the past, and thus the poem's setting takes place in two different times (past and present).

• 1. The poem takes place over the course of a day, symbolic of the course of one's lifetime and thus contributing to the messages about youth and aging.

• 1. The poem takes place during the day and ends just before sundown, symbolic of the majority of a person's life (i.e. adulthood), teaching the reader to value youth.

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Which of the following statements best describes how and when the mood changes throughout the poem?

• 1. The mood begins as energetic and cheerful, becomes more nostalgic in the 2nd stanza, and by the 3rd stanza it has diminished to weary and fatigued.

• 1. The mood in the first stanza is softer than in the rest of the poem, in which it increases in cheer and energy.

• 1. The mood declines gradually over the course of the poem into a bleak sort of sadness and regret.

• 1. The mood stays consistent throughout the poem: nostalgic and longing.

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Which of the following best identifies the theme of the "Make Much of Time"?

• 1. Make the most of your youth and time because both are fleeting.

• 1. Pursuing love is the only valuable way you can spend your time.

• 1. While life may feel brief, you have all the time you need to achieve great things.

• 1. Remember that there is more to life than finding love and marrying.

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PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A ("Make the most of your youth and time because both are fleeting.")?

• 1. "this same flower that smiles today / Tomorrow will be dying." (Lines 3-4)

• 1. "The glorious lamp of heaven, the sun, / The higher he's a-getting" (Lines 5-6)

• 1. "Times still succeed the former." (Line 12)

• 1. "For having lost but once your prime" (Line 15)

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What is a key way in which the two poems differ?

• Ecchoing Green is more reflective, while Make Much of Time is written like advice.

• Ecchoing Green does not contain a rhyme scheme, while Make Much of Time does.

• Ecchoing Green's topic is the beauty of nature, while Make Much of Time is about the loss of youth.

• The Ecchoing Green contains no literary devices, while Make Much of Time does.

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What is a key similarity between the two poems?

• Both poems contain the same rhyme scheme.

• Both poems feature a named character of importance.

• Both poems are narratives which tell a story.

• Both poems rely on nature symbolism to convey their themes.

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