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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In the final stanza of Poem 429, Emily compares herself to _____ in the way in which she promises to be obedient to the far away acquaintance.
2. In Poem 324, Emily believes that this time with God in nature is more beneficial to her because she is experiencing _____ day by day instead of waiting until life is over.
3. In Poem 277, Emily contemplates what might happen if she were to do what?
4. Poem 324 tells about Emily's _____ routine. While others in her village go to church, she stays at home and communes with God in nature.
5. In conclusion of Poem 480, Emily indicates that it is the ______ that compels her to love him.
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss briefly how Emily Dickinson uses the theme of Death in Poems 1-94.
2. Describe the flower imagery of Poem 339.
3. What does Emily write about Christ and human death in Poem 193?
4. What does the author write about "Paradise" in Poem 215?
5. How does Dickinson describe the morning after dreaming of visions or lack of them in Poem 103?
6. What metaphor does the author use to represent hope in Poem 254?
7. Discuss the self-view of Poem 351.
8. Describe the poet's vision of love in Poem 480.
9. How does Dickinson use the moon and see as imagery in Poem 429?
10. In Poem 377, how does the poet compare faith and money?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Poem 386, Dickinson writes for "July" to answer her queries. In Poem 382, she refers to what Death will buy. Describe this technique and why the poet uses it. What is the opposite technique?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the recurring theme of "Death" in the poems of Emily Dickinson. What symbols and motifs does the author use to represent death? What can be interpreted through her personification of death?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the style of meter the author uses in her poetry. How much does her meter vary from poem to poem? How does the meter of the poems affect their tone?
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