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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 Poem 1711, Emily's description indicates that if this face were put together with _____, they would be good friends from the first meeting.
2. In Emily's first analogy in Poem 632, she states _____ can encompass more that the sky because it can comprehend the secrets of the sky along with other information.
3. The Bible is the topic of Poem 1545. She states this ancient book is written by _____ or dead men.
4. In Poem 1100, Emily writes about a feeling of _____ that this loved one is so close to infinity while those associated are required to stay behind on earth.
5. In the conclusion of Poem 609, Emily ____ from the house silently, like a thief, so no one will know she has been there.
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the poet's feelings about remorse in Poem 744.
2. In Poem 964 Emily writes about the way in which God accepts His children. Describe this poem.
3. What is described of the coming storm in Poem 824?
4. What does Emily write of "hope" in poem 1392?
5. Describe denial in Poem 621.
6. Describe the wind in Poem 1137.
7. Discuss the poet's relationship with the moon in Poem 737.
8. How does the author describe the pain of being forgotten in Poem 1683?
9. Discuss the theme of bravery in Poem 1699.
10. How does Dickinson describe the death of a loved on in Poem 1100?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss some of the different settings used in Dickinson's poems. How does the author use setting and imagery to define the poems' themes and tones?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the author's use of Biblical allusion in her poems. What is the poet's view of Christianity? How do we know this from the text?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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