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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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How do "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex" differ in how they describe the concept of time?

A
“Psalm” suggests that the passage of time cannot defeat the soul, while “Auspex” indicates that it can.
B
The theme of “Psalm” reflects joy in time’s passing, while “Auspex” shows gloomy acceptance of it.
C
“Psalm” does not reflect concern about time’s passage, while “Auspex” displays anxiety about it.
D
While “Psalm” disregards time’s passing, while “Auspex” suggests that humans are oppressed by time.
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Which best describes the rhyme schemes in "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex"?

A
Neither poem follows a strict rhyme scheme.
B
The poems follow identical rhyme schemes.
C
The poems follow different rhyme schemes.
D
Just one of the poems follows a rhyme scheme.
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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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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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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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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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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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How do the authors of “A Psalm of Life” and "Auspex" use different images to illustrate their themes?

A
“Psalm” primarily contains images of conflict, while the images in “Auspex” communicate neutrality.
B
The author of “Psalm” chooses dramatic and exciting images to illustrate the theme, while the author of “Auspex” chooses more subtle, quiet images.
C
The images in “Psalm” are largely tied to the human body, while the images in “Auspex” come from the natural world.
D
“Psalm” contains primarily images of battle and human interactions, while “Auspex” focuses on natural imagery.
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Read the first stanza of "Auspex."My heart, I cannot still it, Nest that had song-birds in it; And when the last shall go, The dreary days to fill it, Instead of lark or linnet, Shall whirl dead leaves and snow.The speaker compares his heart to an empty nest in order to

A
emphasize the fact that his love has left.
B
describe a physical feeling he is experiencing.
C
illustrate the positive qualities of his love.
D
explain the types of birds that he favors.

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