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What is the main theme of the poem "The Painter" by John Ashbery?

  • The beauty of a painting.
  • The power of the artist's imagination.
  • The struggle between the artist and the subject matter. (correct)
  • The importance of the painter's technique.

    • What does the painter initially expect of his subject, the sea?

  • That it will actively participate in the creation of its portrait. (correct)
  • That it will inspire him with new ideas.
  • That it will remain still and unmoving.
  • That it will be a reflection of his own inner world.

    • Why does the painter choose his wife as his new subject?

  • Because he wants to create a portrait that is both personal and monumental.
  • Because she is more manageable and less chaotic than the sea. (correct)
  • Because she is a source of inspiration to him.
  • Because he believes she will be less resistant to his artistic vision.

    • What does the phrase "his subject had decided to remain a prayer" symbolize at the end of the poem?

    <p>The sea's resistance to being captured in art. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a Shakespearean Sonnet and a Petrarchan Sonnet?

    <p>The rhyme scheme. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase "Bare ruined choirs where late the sweet birds sang" in Shakespeare's sonnet symbolize?

    <p>The inevitability of death and decay. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall tone of Shakespeare's sonnet?

    <p>Melancholy and introspective. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the phrase "NO WORD IS IDLE OR ACCIDENTAL. EACH WORD HAS A SPECIFIC PLACE WITHIN AN OVERARCHING PATTERN." in the context of this tutorial?

    <p>It emphasizes the importance of understanding the structure and form of poetry. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of the syntax in E.E. Cummings' poem 'I(a'?

    <p>The syntax is used to create a sense of confusion and disorder. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of poetic structure is used in John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'?

    <p>Enjambment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What literary device is most prominently used in Wordsworth's 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud'?

    <p>Simile (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a simile?

    <p>Always uses personification to animate the object of comparison (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the poetic rhythm in 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'?

    <p>To create a sense of peace and tranquility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key distinction between a metaphor and a simile?

    <p>Metaphors make a direct comparison, similes use 'like' or 'as' for comparison. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these poetic devices is NOT mentioned in the provided text?

    <p>Alliteration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the line 'Whose woods these are I think I know' in 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'?

    <p>To introduce the theme of isolation and contemplation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 'I(a' by E.E. Cummings, what is the significance of the poem's title?

    <p>The title refers to the poet's identity as a unique individual. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tone is conveyed through the diction in "Baptism" by Claude McKay?

    <p>Determined and resolute. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the poems provided, what literary device is prominently used in 'Sonnet 130' by William Shakespeare?

    <p>Metaphor. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase from "Sonnet 130" best exemplifies the speaker's candid and unconventional perspective on his beloved?

    <p>In me thou seest the twilight of such day. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central idea explored in "Nuns Fret Not at Their Convent's Narrow Room" by William Wordsworth?

    <p>The freedom found within constraints. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the phrase "Death's second self" in "Sonnet 130" by William Shakespeare?

    <p>It represents the inevitability of time and aging. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the traditional structure of a Shakespearean sonnet?

    <p>Three quatrains followed by a couplet. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following poems demonstrates an example of an Italian sonnet?

    <p>Nuns Fret Not at Their Convent's Narrow Room by William Wordsworth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Twilight

    The time between day and night; dusk.

    Shakespearean Sonnet

    A poem composed of three quatrains and a final couplet.

    Petrarchan Sonnet

    A poem with an octave followed by a sestet.

    Diction

    The choice of words in poetry to convey meaning and tone.

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    Syntax

    The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in poetry.

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    Imagery

    Descriptive language that creates visual representations in the reader's mind.

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    Theme

    The central topic or idea explored in a poem.

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    Metaphor

    A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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    Aesthetic of Poetry

    The study of beauty in poetic texts and their expression.

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    The Painter

    A poem by John Ashbery depicting a painter's struggle with his subject.

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    Sonnet

    A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and meter, often exploring themes of love or nature.

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    Types of Sonnet

    The two main types are Petrarchan (Italian) and Shakespearean (English).

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    Self-Portrait

    A concept in poetry where the work reflects the creator's inner self or emotions.

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    Nature vs. Art

    A theme in poetry that contrasts natural beauty with human-made art.

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    Overarching Pattern

    The overall structure or design within a poem that connects its elements meaningfully.

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    E.E. Cummings' Syntax

    In 'I(a', the syntax reflects themes of solitude and death.

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    Symbolic Leaf

    Represents solitude, degeneration, or death in Cummings' poem.

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    Enjambment

    A continuation of a sentence without a pause across lines in poetry.

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    Simile

    A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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    Personification

    Giving human traits to non-human things or ideas.

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    Poetic Rhythm

    The patterned recurrence of sounds in a poem's lines.

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    Robert Frost's Imagery

    Visual descriptions that evoke sensory experiences in 'Stopping by Woods.'

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    Study Notes

    General Objective

    • Identify forms and characteristics of English poetry

    Worksheet 1: Aesthetics of the Poetic Text

    • Objective: Describe the poem as a celebration of beauty
    • "The Painter" by John Ashbery: The poem depicts a painter who is captivated by the sea and the buildings. He creates a portrait of the sea, but the process is disrupted by the people in the buildings who want him to paint another subject. The painter then chooses his wife, and the buildings comment that the portrait is an uninspired self-portrait. The crowd of people literally throw the painter and his canvas into the sea.

    Worksheet 2: The Sonnet as a Major Type in Traditional Poetry

    • Objective: Distinguish the two types of sonnet in English poetry
    • Poem 1: "That time of year thou mayst in me behold" by William Shakespeare: This poem describes the imagery of autumn and fading into old age.
    • Poem 2: "Nuns Fret Not at Their Convent's Narrow Room" by William Wordsworth: This poem showcases the joy found in simpler life, such as that enjoyed by a nun, hermit, student, maid, or craftsman. It emphasizes contentment in ordinary life, and the poet finds solace in this ordinary life.
    • Traditional Organization: Poetry is organized into stanzas (four lines).
    • Shakespearean Sonnet: Three quatrains and a couplet.

    Worksheet 3: Diction

    • Objective: Define the term diction in English Poetry
    • "Baptism" by Claude McKay: This poem uses bitter diction, in which the speaker goes into battle with the world, and emerges stronger.

    Worksheet 4: Syntax

    • Objective: Identify the syntax as a distinct feature of poetry
    • Poem 1: "I(a," by E. E. Cummings: Poem illustrates the unconventional arrangement of words and phrases to create a specific effect.

    Worksheet 5: Metaphor and Simile

    • Objective: Distinguish the two expressions of comparison.
    • "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" by William Wordsworth: This poem employs a metaphor comparing the speaker's state of mind to a cloud. The poem also uses similes to compare the daffodils to stars and their arrangement.

    Worksheet 6: Poetic Rhythm

    • Objective: Measure the line of poems.
    • "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost: This poem is written in iambic tetrameter. The poem describes the narrator's longing to rest in the woods but his duty/promise to others keeps him from doing so.

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    Explore the forms and characteristics of English poetry through detailed analysis. This quiz covers John Ashbery's 'The Painter' and the sonnet types exemplified by Shakespeare and Wordsworth. Understand how beauty and structure are celebrated in poetic texts.

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