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Which are examples of themes? Check all that apply. Time heals even the deepest wounds. True friendship knows no boundaries. Vases can be considered a type of art. Pride eventually leads to a downfall. Many people have vibrant imaginations.

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Read the passage from "Ode on a Grecian Urn." Who are these coming to the sacrifice? To what green altar, O mysterious priest, Lead'st thou that heifer lowing at the skies, And all her silken flanks with garlands drest? What little town by river or sea shore, Or mountain-built with peaceful citadel, Is emptied of this folk, this pious morn? And, little town, thy streets for evermore Will silent be; and not a soul to tell Why thou art desolate, can e'er return. How does word choice affect the tone in this section of the poem? The tone changes from curious to lonely. The tone changes from admiring to bored. The tone changes from irritated to peaceful. The tone changes from unhappy to reassured.

A. the tone changes from curious to lonely

Read the analysis of a theme from "Ode on a Grecian Urn." One theme in "Ode on a Grecian Urn" is that art is an eternal and unchanging truth. Now, read the passage from Keats's poem "On Seeing the Elgin Marbles." So do these wonders a most dizzy pain, That mingles Grecian grandeur with the rude Wasting of old Time—with a billowy main— A sun—a shadow of a magnitude. The theme of the passage relates to the theme from "Ode on a Grecian Urn" by supporting it. contradicting it. summarizing it. illustrating it.

B. contradicting it

Read the passage from "Ode on a Grecian Urn." Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard Are sweeter; therefore, ye soft pipes, play on; Not to the sensual ear, but, more endear'd, Pipe to the spirit ditties of no tone: Fair youth, beneath the trees, thou canst not leave Thy song, nor ever can those trees be bare; Bold Lover, never, never canst thou kiss, Though winning near the goal—yet, do not grieve; She cannot fade, though thou hast not thy bliss, For ever wilt thou love, and she be fair! Based on the word choice, the speaker's overall tone is angry. encouraging. mournful. loving.

B. encouraging

Read the passage from "Ode on a Grecian Urn." Ah, happy, happy boughs! that cannot shed Your leaves, nor ever bid the Spring adieu; And, happy melodist, unwearied, For ever piping songs for ever new What does the speaker say about the main topic of the passage? He complains that happiness is hard to find. He praises the advantages of being frozen in time. He bemoans being stuck playing the same tune forever. He admires the way the trees reflect the beauty of nature.

B. he praises the advantages of being frozen in time

Read the analysis of a theme from "Ode on a Grecian Urn." One theme in "Ode on a Grecian Urn" is that art is an eternal and unchanging truth. Now, read the passage from "Ozymandias," another poem from the romantic period. And on the pedestal these words appear: "My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!" Nothing beside remains. Round the decay Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare The lone and level sands stretch far away. While the theme of "Ode on a Grecian Urn" focuses on how art is eternal, the theme of "Ozymandias" focuses on how royalty is superior. nature endures. things change. deserts are lonely.

C. things change

Keats's word choice in "Ode on a Grecian Urn" affects the ----- , or the speaker's attitude toward the topic of the poem. diction ode tone topic

C. tone

Read the analysis of a theme from "Ode on a Grecian Urn." One theme in "Ode on a Grecian Urn" is that art is an eternal and unchanging truth. Now, read the passage from "Solitary Reaper," another poem from the romantic period. Whate'er the theme, the Maiden sang As if her song could have no ending; I saw her singing at her work, And o'er the sickle bending;— I listen'd, motionless and still; And, as I mounted up the hill, The music in my heart I bore, Long after it was heard no more. Which line from "Solitary Reaper" is most thematically similar to the theme of eternal art in "Ode on a Grecian Urn"? "Whate'er the theme, the Maiden sang" "I saw her singing at her work" "I listen'd, motionless and still" "Long after it was heard no more"

D. "long after it was no more"

When searching for a common ---- in two separate poems, the reader should look for the message that the texts convey. plot subject tone theme

D. theme

Knowing that art is the ------ , or subject, of "Ode on a Grecian Urn" helps the reader understand the themes in the poem. diction lyric ode topic

D. topic


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