Skylark

Discuss the contrasting imagery found in 'To a Skylark' and another poem that reflects on the relationship between nature and humanity.

• Both poems depict nature as a harsh and unforgiving environment, emphasizing human struggle.

• The imagery in 'To a Skylark' is filled with joy and freedom, while in 'The Peace of Wild Things' it is filled with despair and confinement.

• In 'To a Skylark', the imagery is celebratory and uplifting, whereas in 'The Peace of Wild Things', it is reflective and calming.

• Both poems utilize imagery that highlights the beauty of nature, but 'To a Skylark' focuses more on the emotional connection to nature.

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Who sings along with the school boy?

• His parents

• Huntsman

• Skylark

• His friends

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On summer morning , the poet sings with

• the skylark

• the canary

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What is the primary theme of the poem 'To a Skylark' by Percy Bysshe Shelley?

• A) The harshness of nature

• B) The joy and freedom of the skylark

• C) The struggle of human existence

• D) The beauty of the night sky

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'To a Skylark'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Hyperbole

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In 'To a Skylark', how does Shelley describe the skylark's song?

• A) Melancholic and sorrowful

• B) Joyous and unending

• C) Harsh and discordant

• D) Soft and soothing

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What does the skylark symbolize in Shelley's poem?

• A) Human suffering

• B) Unattainable ideals

• C) The beauty of nature

• D) The passage of time

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Which of the following best describes the tone of 'To a Skylark'?

• A) Pessimistic

• B) Celebratory

• C) Indifferent

• D) Anxious

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What is the effect of the skylark's song on the poet in 'To a Skylark'?

• A) It makes him feel envious

• B) It inspires him

• C) It confuses him

• D) It frightens him

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In 'To a Skylark', what does Shelley compare the skylark to?

• A) A star

• B) A cloud

• C) A poet

• D) All of the above

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