Piano

What theme is central to the poem Piano?

• The passage of time and nostalgia

• The struggle for power

• The fear of the unknown

• The beauty of nature

. What literary device is used in "boom of tingling"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

Why does Lawrence refer to himself in the third person as "a child"?

• To create distance between his past and present self

• To make the memory feel less emotional

• To show that he has forgotten his childhood

• To make the poem seem more dramatic

What does the phrase "in spite of myself" suggest?

• The speaker is happy to remember his past

• The speaker is reluctant to remember but cannot stop

• The speaker is forcing himself to remember

• The speaker is indifferent to the memory

Why does Lawrence use the word "insidious" to describe the song?

• To suggest that music can be deceptive and manipulative

• To highlight the way music sneaks into his emotions

• To emphasize that he dislikes the song

• To show that the music has an evil quality

What is the significance of the contrast between "winter outside" and the "cozy parlour"?

• It emphasizes the harshness of his current reality

• It shows how his mother controlled the household

• It represents his fear of growing older

• It symbolizes the warmth and comfort of his childhood

What does the piano symbolize in the poem?

• A strict upbringing

• A connection to family and past memories

• A symbol of rebellion

• A reminder of failure

Why is the final line, "weep like a child," significant?

• It shows that the speaker regrets his past actions

• It suggests he still feels vulnerable despite being an adult

• It emphasizes his hatred for the piano

• It mocks the idea of masculinity

How does the rhyme scheme contribute to the poem’s theme?

• It creates a rigid and controlled structure

• It mimics the rhythm of a song, reinforcing the power of music

• It makes the poem sound chaotic and unstructured

• It separates the past from the present

How does the word "flood" in "flood of remembrance" contribute to the poem’s meaning?

• It suggests an overwhelming rush of emotions

• It implies that his memories are slowly returning

• It shows that he is forgetting his past

• It represents his need to control his feelings