The Bells

What kind of sound do the silver bells make?

• Groaning and moaning

• Tinkling and jingling

• Roaring and booming

• Screaming and howling

What is the atmosphere created by the "iron bells" in the fourth stanza?

• Cheerful and lively

• Solemn and frightening

• Romantic and dreamy

• Peaceful and serene

What emotion does the speaker associate with the sound of the iron bells?

• Delight

• Affright

• Indifference

• Joy

What is the essence of the bells in the poem by Edgar Allen Poe?

• To show he history of bell-making

• To show the different types of musical instruments

• To highlight symbolism of colors in the poem

• To represent the sounds and emotions associated with different types of bells

What does the repetition of the word 'bells' symbolize in stanza 1 and 2?

• Celebration and joy

• Sadness and grief

• Confusion and chaos

• Anger and frustration

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R.1.4 Analyze

sound

Which of the following is an example of alliteration in 'The Bells'?

• In the icy air of night

• What a liquid ditty floats

• Hear the sledges with the bells-

• in tale, terror, tells

What is the overall tone of stanzas 3 and 4 of 'The Bells'?

• Joyful

• Energetic

• Hopeful

• Melancholic

Which of the following best describes the structure of 'The Bells'?

• A collection of short stories

• A Petrarchan sonnet

• A novel with multiple chapters.

• A progressive narrative poem with four parts.

What is the meaning of the word 'tintinnabulation' as used in the poem?

• Sound of bells ringing or tinkling

• Sound of waves crashing

• Sound of birds chirping

• Sound of footsteps on gravel

What is the main theme of 'The Bells'?

• The importance of communication in relationships.

• The power of nature and its impact on human emotions.

• The role of music in shaping cultural identity.

• The passage of time and the different stages of life.

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R.1.4 Analyze

structure

sound

imagery

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