Contemporary Poetry: Seamus Heaney’s “Digging”

Question 1

Think about your favorite song. Why is this song your favorite? Check all that apply.I think the lyrics of the song are interesting. I enjoy the catchy melody.I like that the song has a strong, powerful beat.I associate the song with positive memories. I think the song has a powerful message.I like how the song makes me feel.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: I think the lyrics of the song are interesting.; B: I enjoy the catchy melody.; C: I like that the song has a strong, powerful beat.; D: I associate the song with positive memories.; E: I think the song has a powerful message.; F: I like how the song makes me feel.

Question 2

Which phrase in the passage uses alliteration?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: “gravelly ground”

Question 3

Which statement best describes the effect of the alliteration in the passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: The repeated “gr” sounds in “gravelly ground” help the reader hear the rough, rasping sound of the digging.

Question 4

What does the comparison of the writer’s pen to a gun suggest about the pen?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: that the pen is a powerful weapon

Contemporary Poetry: Seamus Heaney’s “Digging” Answers

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