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In the poem "This Is Just To Say," the poet creates an image of

A
satisfaction triumphing over regret.
B
forgiveness triumphing over bitterness.
C
joy triumphing over suffering.
D
success triumphing over secretiveness.
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How does the poet present the image of waves in "Oread"?

A
by comparing them to trees
B
by comparing them to pools
C
by comparing them to rocks
D
by comparing them to grass
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In "Oread," H.D. uses words such as "splash," "hurl," and "cover" in order to

A
mirror images of nature to develop a natural rhythm for the poem.
B
create a powerful visual image of the action of the sea.
C
construct a metaphorical image to describe the power of the sea.
D
build an image of the sea as a vengeful and powerful force.
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Based on the language of "This Is Just to Say," the poem could serve as a

A
casual note left on the kitchen table.
B
formal apology for a selfish act.
C
journal entry that reflects inner conflict.
D
gracious thank-you note for a gift.
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The images created in "This Is Just To Say" are those of

A
forgiveness.
B
pleasure.
C
longing.
D
frustration.
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Which best describes the writing style used in "Oread"?

A
free verse
B
rhyming couplets
C
haiku
D
lyrical
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Read the last stanza of "This Is Just to Say."Forgive methey were deliciousso sweetand so coldThe language used to describe the plums implies that the speaker

A
deeply enjoys eating the plums.
B
is apologizing for eating the plums.
C
is hungry for more plums.
D
feels bad about eating the plums.
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Which best describes the speaker’s feelings after eating the plums in "This Is Just to Say"?

A
The speaker is deeply regretful about eating what belonged to someone else.
B
The speaker is content about taking the fruit from someone who wronged him.
C
The speaker is relieved that no one caught him eating the fruit.
D
The speaker is satisfied about his decision to eat the fruit.
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Which best describes the rhythm of "This Is Just to Say"?

A
It follows the natural pattern of speech.
B
It follows a conventional rhyme scheme.
C
It follows a regular meter.
D
It follows a natural rhyme scheme.

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