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WorksheetsUnit 1 poetry quiz
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
In "beware..." to what does the speaker compare the poem?
another poem about a horrifying event in a strange house
a horror movie, which is meant to terrify audience members
the mirror in a horror movie, into which people disappear
a horror tale, in which people are pursued by an eerie woman
In Raven, which of the following best describes the interaction between the speaker and the raven?
The speaker at first welcomes the raven into his home, but he grows terrified of it and chases it off.
The raven repeatedly utters one word, "Nevermore," which the speaker interprets as a comment on his life.
The speaker lets the raven into his home because he believes it knows Lenore and he wants news about her.
The speaker lets the raven into his home because it reminds him of Lenore and he wants to reminisce about her
What does the speaker in The Raven feel when he first thinks that Lenore may be at his door?
joy and passion
terror and hope
relief and pleasure
confusion and melancholy
What happens to the child in Windigo?
The child is terrified by a nightmare about a horrible creature
The child is frightened and runs into the deep woods with a dog.
The child is kidnapped and carried into the woods by the Windigo.
The child is scolded by the mother for knocking a kettle into the fire.
In which of the following situations would entreating by most appropriate?
when begging a friend to accept an apology
when discussing the clues to a difficult puzzle
when boasting about a personal accomplishment
when providing information or directionsw to a visitor.
If a person were to implore a friend to accompany her, which of the following actions would most likely occur?
She would scold, "I dare you to come with me."
She would suggest, "I hope you will enjoy coming with me."
She would plead, "I really, really want you to come with me."
She would explain, "I know you will enjoy coming with me."
If someone can be described as beguiling, which of the following must be true?
The person is boring
The person is athletic
The person is charming
The person is unpleasant
you are into this poem. from
the waist down
nobody can hear you can they?
this poem has had you up to here
belch
this poem aint got no manners
Which of the following features of the stanza most clearly contributes to its distinctive style?
its use of words such as waist and manners
the fact that it does not use lines that rhyme
the use of breaks between lines and of a question mark
the missing punctuation and use of slang such as aint
What is most clearly the effect of the feature identified in the last question?
It is easier for the reader to follow the poet's meaning
It helps the reader feel comfortable and at ease, as if the poet is a friend.
It makes the poem seem more direct, as if the poet is saying exactly what he is thinking.
It helps the reader picture what is going on without having to pause frequently to reread.
But the Raven still beguiling my sad fancy into smiling.
Straight! I wheeled a cushioned seat in front of bird, and bust,
and door;
Then, upon the velvet sinking, I betook myself to linking
Fancy unto fancy, thinking what this ominous bird of yore---
What this grim, ungainly, ghastly, gaunt and ominous bird of yore
Which of these lines adds to the feeling of TENSION or DREAD?
The rhyme of "beguiling" and "Smiling" in the first line and "sinking" and "linking" in the 3rd line, suggesting a growing sadness
the series, "bird, and bust, and door" in the 2nd line, suggesting a clear progression towards madness.
the addition of a number of descriptive words to "ominous bird or yore" in the 5th line, suggesting a growing frenzy.
the use of the word "croaking" in the last line, suggesting a growing fear of the raven.
You knew I was coming for you, little one,
when the kettle jumped into the fire.
Towels flapped on the hooks,
and the dog crept off, groaning,
to the deepest part of the woods.
What general feelings are conveyed by the details in this stanza?
excitement and joy
nervousness and tension
stillness and peacefulness
determination and dedication
In what way do the details in the previous stanza help convey the feeling of nervousness and tension?
They suggest that physical objects and animals are reacting to an uncanny, invisible presence.
They suggest someone is returning home to enjoy some tea and perhaps to attend to a pet.
They suggest that the little one's parents will move anything that prevents him or her from helping the child
They suggest that a storm that had affected the area is not dying down and the things it disturbed are settling into place.
What is the rhyme scheme of this stanza?
It was many and many a year ago,
In a kingdom by the sea,
That a maiden there lived whom you may know
By the name of Annabel Lee;
And this maiden she lived with no other thought
Than to love and be loved by me.
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