Much Madness Is Divinest Sense

Based on the details in "Much Madness is divinest Sense—," which word best describes the speaker's tone or attitude toward nonconformity?

• approving

• disapproving

• amazed 

• saddened

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In Dickinson's poem entitled "Much Madness is Divinest Sense," what does the paradox express?

• Madness means they are crazy.

• Madness means they are pretty cool people.

• Madness means they are sane or they have senses.

• None of the above

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In Dickinson's poem entitle "Much Madness in Divinest Sense," what does it mean handle with chain? Who is handled with a chain?

• Trouble makers are locked up. They are put in prison.

• People who have sense and want to make a difference or don't follow the majority because they know it is wrong they are seen as a threat and put in prison.

• Stray animals are chained up because they are seen as a threat to the society.

• There are slaves that are chained up for auction.

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Emily Dickinson wrote all these poems except...

• The Soul selects her own Society

• From Song of My Heart

• Much Madness is Divinest

• Tell All the Truth But Tell It Slant

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In "Much Madness is divinest Sense," the speaker suggests that society thinks a "normal" person is one who

• thinks independently.

• agrees with the opinions of the majority.

• lives apart from the community.

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In the poem 'Much Madness is Divinest Sense,' what literary device is primarily used in the title?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Paradox

• Alliteration

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What is the main theme of Emily Dickinson's 'Much Madness is Divinest Sense'?

• The beauty of nature

• The power of love

• The conflict between individuality and conformity

• The inevitability of death

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In 'Much Madness is Divinest Sense,' how does Dickinson describe those who dissent from the majority?

• As wise and insightful

• As dangerous and mad

• As weak and indecisive

• As joyful and carefree

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Which of the following best describes the tone of 'Much Madness is Divinest Sense'?

• Joyful

• Sarcastic

• Melancholic

• Optimistic

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In 'Much Madness is Divinest Sense,' what does the phrase 'handled with a chain' imply about society's treatment of nonconformists?

• They are celebrated

• They are ignored

• They are restrained and controlled

• They are rewarded

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