Content and Style in Emily Dickinson's Poems

Question 1

Which lines by Emily Dickinson are an example of metaphor?

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Hope is the thing with feathersThat perches in the soul,

Question 2

Which sentence demonstrates the connotative meaning of “family”?

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Family often symbolizes feelings of safety and belonging.

Question 3

attitudeatmospherecharactersymbolism

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atmosphere

Question 4

Which is an example of metaphor?

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Father’s mustache was a furry caterpillar wiggling beneath his nose.

Question 5

Which sentence demonstrates the connotative meaning of the word “breath”?

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Breath implies life and strength.

Question 6

Read this line from "Hope is the thing with feathers".I’ve heard it in the chillest land

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first-person narration

Question 7

Which is an example of personification?

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The sunrise painted the sky with a golden palette.

Question 8

Read this stanza from Emily Dickinson’s "Hope is the thing with feathers".And sweetest in the gale is heard;And sore must be the stormThat could abash the little birdThat kept so many warm.

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a strong emotional reaction

Question 9

love is a childish emotionsome relationships do not lastfeelings can be small and uncomfortableadults are too old to find love

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some relationships do not last

Question 10

Which best describes what an author’s style is?

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the distinct way the author uses words

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