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In 'The Soul selects her own Society,' when does the soul shut her door?
In 'The Soul selects her own Society,' when does the soul shut her door?
when she has chosen with whom she belongs
In 'The Soul selects her own Society,' how does the soul react to the chariots and the emperor?
In 'The Soul selects her own Society,' how does the soul react to the chariots and the emperor?
the soul is unmoved
In 'The Soul selects her own Society,' what does the soul do after she chooses one society?
In 'The Soul selects her own Society,' what does the soul do after she chooses one society?
shuts herself off from others
What can you infer about the soul from the words shut, unmoved, and close?
What can you infer about the soul from the words shut, unmoved, and close?
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In 'The Soul selects her own Society,' what does the soul determine?
In 'The Soul selects her own Society,' what does the soul determine?
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In 'If you were coming in the Fall,' whom is the speaker addressing?
In 'If you were coming in the Fall,' whom is the speaker addressing?
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How can the tone of 'If you were coming in the Fall' be best described?
How can the tone of 'If you were coming in the Fall' be best described?
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What idea does the speaker express in the last stanza of 'If you were coming in the Fall'?
What idea does the speaker express in the last stanza of 'If you were coming in the Fall'?
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When the speaker says she will count centuries until her 'fingers dropped,' what figure of speech is she using?
When the speaker says she will count centuries until her 'fingers dropped,' what figure of speech is she using?
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What do 'The Soul selects her own Society' and 'If you were coming in the Fall' both demonstrate?
What do 'The Soul selects her own Society' and 'If you were coming in the Fall' both demonstrate?
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Slant rhyme is created by what?
Slant rhyme is created by what?
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Which of the following words from 'The Soul selects her own Society' does not contain slant rhyme?
Which of the following words from 'The Soul selects her own Society' does not contain slant rhyme?
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In which quotation from 'If you were coming in the Fall' does the poet use a simile?
In which quotation from 'If you were coming in the Fall' does the poet use a simile?
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In 'If you were coming in the Fall,' what does the speaker compare 'this life' to?
In 'If you were coming in the Fall,' what does the speaker compare 'this life' to?
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Study Notes
"The Soul selects her own Society"
- The soul closes her door after making a deliberate choice about her affiliations.
- Chariots and emperors symbolize external influences, but the soul remains indifferent to them.
- Upon selecting her society, the soul often isolates herself from others.
- Key terms like "shut," "unmoved," and "close" highlight the soul's autonomy over her destiny.
- The soul's decision-making reflects her control over intimate connections and relationships.
"If you were coming in the Fall"
- The speaker directly addresses her beloved throughout the poem.
- The overall tone conveys a sense of hopefulness about the future.
- Uncertainty about their reunion greatly frustrates the speaker, especially highlighted in the last stanza.
- The phrase about counting centuries until her "fingers dropped" exemplifies hyperbole, emphasizing her longing.
- Both poems utilize rich imagery and various figures of speech, showcasing Dickinson's poetic technique.
Poetry Techniques and Elements
- Slant rhyme refers to words that create a near-matching sound but are not exact rhymes.
- In "The Soul selects her own Society," "door" and "more" serve as an example of perfect rhyme rather than slant rhyme.
- A simile is present in "If you were coming in the Fall" with the line depicting a comparison to how housewives deal with a fly, illustrating emotional conflict.
- "This life" is likened to a rind, symbolizing its outer layer and the complexity beneath.
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Test your knowledge of Emily Dickinson's poems 'The Soul selects her own Society' and 'If you were coming in the Fall.' This quiz covers key concepts and themes found within the texts. Ideal for AP English students looking to prepare for exams.
