Analyzing Ekphrastic Poetry Answers

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"The Corn Harvest" by William Carlos Williams

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the amount of work accomplished
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the coworkers’ enjoyment
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the need for rest after work
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the desire to find a new job
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What can be observed from this painting? Select 3 options.

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It is a portrait of a man.
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It was created in 1887.
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It shows visible brush strokes.
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It displays bold colors.
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It is part of a large collection.
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Consider the painting entitled L’Ambulance de la Gare de Poitiers by Henri Gervex.

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The depiction of a crowded medical facility suggests teamwork and optimism.
T
The depiction of soothing light and comforting gestures suggests compassion.
T
The image of wounded men in a makeshift clinic suggests the chaos of war.
T
The image of patriotism in action suggests loyalty to a shared cause.
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"She Walks in Beauty" by George Gordon Byron

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The woman in Byron’s poem is wealthy; the woman in Poe’s poem is powerful.
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The woman in Byron’s poem is youthful; the woman in Poe’s poem is mature.
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The woman in Byron’s poem is gentle; the woman in Poe’s poem is welcoming.
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The woman in Byron’s poem is adventurous; the woman in Poe’s poem is wise.
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"She Walks in Beauty" by George Gordon Byron

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Both poems are sorrowful, mourning lost loves.
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Both poems are complimentary, paying tribute to loved ones.
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Both poems are nostalgic, remembering better times.
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Both poems are introspective, thinking about serious situations.
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"The Corn Harvest" by William Carlos Williams

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Williams is complimentary toward the workers, but Frost is critical.
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Williams’s characters are eager to return to work, but Frost’s are not.
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Williams explains the challenges of the harvest, but Frost only mentions the fruit.
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Williams speaks as an observer, but Frost speaks as a participant in the harvest.
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they were never wrong
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how well they understood
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walking dully along
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passionately waiting
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Consider the painting entitled Woman with a Pearl Necklace by Vermeer.

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The fabrics and accessories indicate the woman’s wealth.
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The woman’s gestures suggest her compassion for others.
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The woman’s facial expressions signal strong emotion.
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The painting’s color scheme suggest a mournful occasion.

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