Emily Dickinson Biography
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What is one of the characteristics of Emily Dickinson's poetry as mentioned in the text?

  • Extensive use of similes
  • Consistent capitalization
  • Regular rhyming pattern
  • Use of metaphor (correct)

How does Emily Dickinson's poetry stand out in terms of meter as mentioned in the text?

  • Consistent iambic pentameter
  • Unconventional broken rhyming meter (correct)
  • Regular sonnet rhyme scheme
  • Free verse without any meter

Which poet is Emily Dickinson often compared to according to the text?

  • Langston Hughes
  • Maya Angelou
  • Robert Frost
  • Walt Whitman (correct)

In what way does Emily Dickinson's use of punctuation differ from conventional poetry?

<p>Frequent use of Dashes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Emily Dickinson described in the context of American culture?

<p>A powerful and persistent figure of American culture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the metaphor 'They shut me up in Prose' suggest in the context of the poem?

<p>The speaker is confined by rigid writing conventions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 'They put me in the Closet – Because they liked me 'still' – Still!', what does the repetition of 'still' signify?

<p>The speaker's frustration with being stagnant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Dickinson's use of broken rhyming meter contribute to the overall theme of the poems?

<p>It symbolizes the chaos and unpredictability of life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what might have influenced Dickinson's unconventional use of metaphorical language?

<p>Her exposure to diverse literary influences like Wordsworth and Coleridge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the metaphor 'When a little Girl, I had a friend, who taught me Immortality' create in the context of Dickinson's life?

<p>It shows Dickinson's early exposure to profound concepts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Dickinson's withdrawal from social life in 1860 relate to her poetic productivity during that period?

<p>Her seclusion inspired her creativity and introspection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What metaphor does the text use to describe Emily Dickinson's brain?

<p>Her brain was like a peeped-at object that could not be understood. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the broken rhyming meter in the opening lines of the text?

<p>It is a reflection of the broken and fragmented nature of Dickinson's life and experiences. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the daffodils mentioned in the text?

<p>The daffodils represent the beauty and vibrancy of nature that Dickinson often drew inspiration from. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the poem

<p>It is a symbolic gesture to honor Dickinson's literary legacy and the impact of her poetry. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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