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Question 1

Read the quotation from "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church."And instead of tolling the Bell, for Church,Our little Sexton – sings.What is the most likely reason for the poet to oppose the phrases “tolling the Bell” and “sings” in these lines?

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The poet is expressing her belief that the second, more natural option is far more desirable than the first option.

Question 2

Read the first stanza of "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls."The tide rises, the tide falls,The twilight darkens, the curlew calls;Along the sea-sands damp and brownThe traveller hastens toward the town, And the tide rises, the tide falls.Why does the poet most likely use the words “damp and brown” to describe the sands?

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to create a subdued mood within the poem

Question 3

What is similar about the love that is expressed in "That I did always love" and "'Why do I love' You, Sir?"

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In both poems, love is described as unwavering and absolute.

Question 4

Read the lines from "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls." Along the sea-sands damp and brownThe traveller hastens toward the town,What is the effect of the enjambment in these two lines?

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It strengthens the connection between the two lines.

Question 5

Read the lines from "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls."Darkness settles on roofs and walls,But the sea, the sea in darkness calls;The imagery in these lines evokes a sense of

Revolt · Accepted Answer

mystery.

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