Keystone Literature Preparation

Read the first stanza from the poem.

“A precious, mouldering pleasure ’t is / To meet an antique book, / In just the dress his century wore; / A privilege, I think,”

Which feeling is emphasized through the use of the word dress in the first stanza?

• boredom

• comfort

• amusement

• pride

Read the lines from the poem.

“His venerable hand to take, / And warming in our own,”

What is the effect of the personification in these lines?

• It shows the boldness of the book.

• It reflects the arrogance of the book.

• It displays the intelligence of the book.

• It describes the friendliness of the book.

Which literary device is used in the phrase “our mutual mind”?

• simile

• metaphor

• alliteration

• hyperbole

Based on the suffix “‑ment,” what does the word “enchantment” mean?

• the state of being enchanted

• not being enchanted

• inclined to enchant

• one who enchants

What is the meaning of the word tantalize as used in the poem?

• tease

• wonder

• distract

• threaten

What is the rhyme scheme of the last stanza of the poem?

• a b c b

• a b a b

• a b c a

• a b c d

What is the main idea of the last stanza of the poem?

• Some friendships end in disappointment.

• Libraries are filled with works of fantasy.

• A good book can be difficult to leave.

• Some studies demand too much effort.

How does the author’s treatment of the subject contribute to the tone?

• An appreciation of libraries creates a sarcastic tone.

• An appreciation of history creates a playful tone.

• An appreciation of philosophy creates a concerned tone.

• An appreciation of books creates a respectful tone.