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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 1075, Emily writes about nature in one of its less regal moments. What is described by Emily in this poem?
2. In Poem 1387 Emily describes a butterfly. Emily notes that even though the butterfly's wings are beautifully decorated, the butterfly still often closes its wings as if its decorations were not _____.
3. 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.
4. Emily talks about the feeling of exhilaration in Poem 1118. She writes that this feeling of exhilaration raises people above their normal conditions and makes them feel as if they are somewhat better than their _____________.
5. Poem 1163 makes an interesting comment about the nature of God. She states that God does not act without what?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the poet describe a person with a hard face in Poem 1711?
2. Describe the poets feelings of finding comfort and home in Poem 725.
3. Describe the second version of Poem 1357.
4. How does Emily feel about the concept that pain grows less over time in Poem 686?
5. Describe the poet's comparison of the brain to God in Poem 632.
6. How does Dickinson describe the death of a loved on in Poem 1100?
7. Describe the wind in Poem 1137.
8. How does the author describe the pain of being forgotten in Poem 1683?
9. In Poem 809 Emily writes about the nature of love. What does she say?
10. In Poem 964 Emily writes about the way in which God accepts His children. Describe this poem.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Discuss the metaphorical techniques of the following two poems: 245 (jewelry) and 1763 (bee). What are these symbols metaphors for? Define the term "metaphor" and "simile" in your answer.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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