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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. The poem Fair Elenor functions as a segue into the ones entitled ___________.

2. This is amended, thematically, shortly thereafter with, "Thus Urizen spoke collected himself in awful pride / space / Art though visionary of Jesus the soft delusion of Eternity / Lo I am __________________________________." (p. 307).

3. The author plants _____________ truths into the verses of the second page.

4. Blake also made what that he hoped to sell as art?

5. The poem dedicated to Autumn has how many line stanzas?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which writings add up to make poems?

2. How do these writings compare to William Blake's previous works?

3. What is significant about the set of poems called Songs and Ballads?

4. Describe this section.

5. Where is this theme handled? Give an example to support your response.

6. What does the author say about his own reputation and wealth?

7. What is one example of Blake's beliefs being discussed into greater detail in this section?

8. What other kind of painting did Blake create?

9. How is this section miraculous?

10. Describe the evil ones in Blake's poetic stories.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are three types of men, according to Blake.

Part 1) What are these three types of men? How are they similar? How are they different?

Part 2) How has he come to the conclusion that there are three types of men?

Part 3) Do you agree with Blake? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Children and Angels are major themes in the Songs of Innocence.

Part 1) Describe the Songs of Innocence. How are children and angels major themes?

Part 2) What does this set of poems reveal about Blake? How does it support his beliefs?

Part 3) Compare the Songs of Innocence with the Songs of Experience. What is the purpose of each set of poems?

Essay Topic 3

Blake introduces the ideas of Hell and demons.

Part 1) What does he say about Hell and demons? Why does he introduce this?

Part 2) How do Hell and demons relate to Blake's philosophies and beliefs?

Part 3) How does his work regarding Hell and demons affect the reader? Why?

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