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What do the stanzas in "A Psalm of Life" have in common?

A
They explain the different parts of a thing.
B
They show stages in a thought process.
C
They show the events of a narrative.
D
They display different sides of a problem.
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Read the lines from "A Psalm of Life."Art is long, and Time is fleeting,And our hearts, though stout and brave,Still, like muffled drums, are beatingFuneral marches to the grave.The use of the words “stout and brave” suggests that “our hearts” are

A
physically very strong.
B
ferocious and fearless.
C
courageous and determined.
D
compassionate and loving.
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How do the themes of "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex" differ?

A
While “Psalm” acknowledges that life must end, “Auspex” hints that love is eternal.
B
While “Psalm” suggests that our souls are weak, “Auspex” suggests that the soul lives forever.
C
While “Psalm” urges us to enjoy life, “Auspex” portrays life as nothing but pain.
D
While “Psalm” argues that the soul continues after death, “Auspex” indicates that time destroys the heart’s passions.
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How does the second stanza of "Auspex" tie the first and third stanzas together?

A
It prepares the reader for the seriousness that only appears in the third stanza.
B
It offers a counterclaim to the first stanza, which is then rejected in the third stanza.
C
It offers a break in thought from the subject matter of the first and third stanzas.
D
It resolves the crucial problem that is raised in the first and third stanzas.
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Which statement best describes the rhyme scheme in "A Psalm of Life"?

A
The poem adheres to a strict ABCB rhyme scheme, with the exception of the first stanza.
B
The poem adheres to strict ABAB rhyme scheme, with the exception of the final stanza.
C
Each stanza adheres to its own rhyme scheme (ABCB, DEFE, GHIH, etc.).
D
Each stanza adheres to its own rhyme scheme (ABAB, CDCD, EFEF, etc.).
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Which best describes the tone shared by "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex"?

A
mournful
B
energetic
C
serious
D
regretful
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Which best describes the tone that the first stanza of "A Psalm of Life" sets for the rest of the poem?

A
hopeful and determined
B
gloomy and dark
C
cheerful and lighthearted
D
cloudy and unclear
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What imagery do "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex" have in common?

A
Both poems describe sand.
B
Both poems use cloud images.
C
Both poems make reference to the heart.
D
Both poems refer symbolically to birds.
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Read the lines from "Auspex."Woe’s me, I shall be lonelyWhen I can feel no longerThe impatience of their wings!Which best describes the effect of the expression “Woe’s me”?

A
It heightens the sense of loss in the poem.
B
It creates an artificially dramatic tone.
C
It injects excitement into the work.
D
It gives us a sense of the speaker’s character.
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What is the main idea of the first stanza of "Auspex"?

A
My heart is beating very quickly at the moment, and I wonder how long it will last.
B
I love moving quickly and feeling as if I cannot stop at the end of the day.
C
Though I cannot slow myself down right now, one day my heart will stop beating so quickly, and I will slow down.
D
I was moving at a quick pace yesterday, but thankfully, I was able to slow down today.

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