2. 1. 4. understand poetry

Which phrase includes alliteration?

Callie the cat came quietly creeping.

Which of the following is the best description of Dickinson's poetry?

Concise and introspective

Which sentence includes a simile?

Her flawless skin resembles a rose petal.

What kind of experiences did the Romantics mostly write about?

Individual experiences

Read the following text: As his classmates teased him about his new glasses, his heart was a stone. As his classmates teased him about his new glasses, his heart was a stone.

Metaphor

What is one thing Whitman and Dickinson had in common?

They both challenged the status quo of poetic expression.

Read the following text: Just as my feet touched the sweltering pavement, the heat embraced my sadness. Which object or concept is personified here?

heat

Which of these is a concept the Romantics valued?

idealism

Read the following text: The crinkled leaves float in the air and twirl in a perfect circle, reminding me we are not alone. Which Romantic idea is most clearly shown here?

intuition

Which word best describes the tone of this poem?

playful