Poison Tree

What is the main theme of William Blake's poem 'A Poison Tree'?

• The destructive nature of suppressed anger

• The beauty of nature

• The power of friendship

• The importance of honesty

In the poem, what does the apple symbolize?

• The narrator's growing anger

• A forbidden fruit

• A gift of friendship

• A natural phenomenon

How does the narrator initially deal with his anger towards his friend?

• By expressing it and resolving the issue

• By ignoring it

• By plotting revenge

• By writing a letter

What literary device is primarily used in the poem to convey the growth of anger?

• Symbolism

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification

What happens to the narrator's foe at the end of the poem?

• The foe is found dead beneath the tree

• The foe apologizes

• The foe steals the apple

• The foe becomes friends with the narrator

What does the phrase 'And I sunned it with smiles' suggest about the narrator's behavior?

• The narrator pretends to be friendly

• The narrator is genuinely happy

• The narrator is indifferent

• The narrator is confused

What does the poem suggest about the consequences of unexpressed anger?

• It can lead to destructive outcomes

• It fades away over time

• It strengthens relationships

• It has no real impact