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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. Emily concludes Poem 1075 by stating this is a day when nature is caught without its ____.
2. Hope is the topic of Poem 1392. Emily states that hope is always working but never ___________.
3. In Poem 762, Emily again addresses the subject of death. This time she writes about a ____ killed by a cat.
4. In Poem 632, Emily writes about the scope of the ________,
5. In Poem 1692, Emily indicates she believes all should have the right to ___.
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss the theme of bravery in Poem 1699.
2. In Poem 809 Emily writes about the nature of love. What does she say?
3. How does the poet describe the lives of the children of God in Poem 1021?
4. What does Emily write of "hope" in poem 1392?
5. Describe the wind in Poem 1137.
6. Describe the poet's vision of Abraham and Isaac in Poem 1317.
7. What comparisons does Dickinson make in Poem 1374?
8. Describe the poets feelings of finding comfort and home in Poem 725.
9. The first two lines of the different versions of Poem 1357 are the only two that are exactly alike. The remainder of each poem differs entirely from the other. Describe the first version of Poem 1357.
10. What is the metaphor for fame in Poem 1763?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the themes, imagery, and personification of Poem 1374, which describes the world through the eyes of a squirrel. What comparisons are used in this poem?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the theme of earthly love and marriage as detailed in the poems of Emily Dickinson. Where does this theme occur? What symbolism does the author use in these poems?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Emily Dickinson's unique use of capitalization and punctuation in her poetry. What is the significance of these structural elements? What forms of imagery are often capitalized?
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