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What literary technique is being used with the metaphor of the 'curtain' symbolizing the sleeper's eyelids?
What literary technique is being used with the metaphor of the 'curtain' symbolizing the sleeper's eyelids?
- Metaphor (correct)
- Alliteration
- Personification
- Simile
In the context of the poem, what does the 'curtain' symbolize in the final verse?
In the context of the poem, what does the 'curtain' symbolize in the final verse?
- A door
- A window
- A mirror
- The sleeper's eyelids (correct)
What type of relationship is most likely shared between the narrator and the sleeper in the poem?
What type of relationship is most likely shared between the narrator and the sleeper in the poem?
- Siblings
- Parent and grown child (correct)
- Work colleagues
- Teacher and student
How are symbolic meanings typically interpreted in literature?
How are symbolic meanings typically interpreted in literature?
What does the technique of 'inferring relationships from context clues' involve?
What does the technique of 'inferring relationships from context clues' involve?
What is the purpose of Technique #3 as described in the text?
What is the purpose of Technique #3 as described in the text?
Why are the sleeper's eyelids compared to 'buds' in line 10?
Why are the sleeper's eyelids compared to 'buds' in line 10?
In the context of the poem, what does the 'curtain' refer to in the final verse?
In the context of the poem, what does the 'curtain' refer to in the final verse?
What is the main function of Technique #4 according to the text?
What is the main function of Technique #4 according to the text?
How do similes and personification serve the purpose of a poem according to Technique #5?
How do similes and personification serve the purpose of a poem according to Technique #5?
What do the narrator's observations about the sleeper's growth and memory reflect?
What do the narrator's observations about the sleeper's growth and memory reflect?
What literary technique is primarily used to convey deeper meanings through direct comparisons?
What literary technique is primarily used to convey deeper meanings through direct comparisons?
In the context of the text, what does the imagery of the curtain's movement primarily symbolize?
In the context of the text, what does the imagery of the curtain's movement primarily symbolize?
Based on the first verse, what can be inferred about the relationship between the narrator and the sleeper?
Based on the first verse, what can be inferred about the relationship between the narrator and the sleeper?
What aspect of the sleeper is highlighted by the narrator in the second verse?
What aspect of the sleeper is highlighted by the narrator in the second verse?
How does descriptive language contribute to understanding poetry?
How does descriptive language contribute to understanding poetry?
What does the use of imagery in poetry primarily aim to achieve?
What does the use of imagery in poetry primarily aim to achieve?
