Porphyria's Lover

In “Porphyria’s Lover,” the speaker says he realizes for the first time when Porphyria visits him that she…

• knows that he loves her

• loves him completely

• wishes she were dead

• wants to live with him

9 The crimes committed in “My Last Duchess” and “Porphyria’s Lover” are alike because both are...

• A certain to go forever unpunished

• B committed in a desire for control

• C an act of vengeance for stealing

• D reflective of intense love

What does the lady want her lover to love?

• her ramparts

• her hair

• herself

• all of the above

In 'Porphyria's Lover,' what is the primary setting of the poem?

• A) A bustling city

• B) A quiet countryside cottage

• C) A grand ballroom

• D) A busy marketplace

What literary device is predominantly used in 'Porphyria's Lover' to convey the speaker's emotions?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Irony

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'Porphyria's Lover'?

• A) Joyful

• B) Melancholic

• C) Indifferent

• D) Humorous

In 'Porphyria's Lover,' how does the speaker ensure Porphyria will be his forever?

• A) He proposes to her

• B) He kills her

• C) He writes her a poem

• D) He locks her in a room

What is the rhyme scheme of 'Porphyria's Lover'?

• A) ABAB

• B) AABB

• C) ABBA

• D) ABCD

Which theme is most prominent in 'Porphyria's Lover'?

• A) Freedom

• B) Power and control

• C) Adventure

• D) Betrayal

What does Porphyria do when she first enters the cottage in 'Porphyria's Lover'?

• A) She lights a fire

• B) She sings a song

• C) She prepares a meal

• D) She reads a book