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According to the poem 'A Work of Artifice,' what is the potential of the tree that is being pruned?
According to the poem 'A Work of Artifice,' what is the potential of the tree that is being pruned?
- To be a towering giant (correct)
- To be a fruit-bearing tree
- To be a miniature version of itself
- To be a flowering tree
What does the poem 'A Work of Artifice' metaphorically represent?
What does the poem 'A Work of Artifice' metaphorically represent?
- The potential of women being stifled (correct)
- The importance of artificial beauty ideals
- The art of domesticity
- The beauty of bonsai trees
What is the title of the collection in which 'A Work of Artifice' was published?
What is the title of the collection in which 'A Work of Artifice' was published?
- The Art of Domesticity
- The Art of Miniature Trees
- The Art of Blessing the Day (correct)
- The Art of Pruning Trees
Flashcards
What does the tree represent in 'A Work of Artifice'?
What does the tree represent in 'A Work of Artifice'?
The tree in the poem represents the potential of women, which is being stifled by societal expectations.
What is the metaphorical meaning of 'A Work of Artifice'?
What is the metaphorical meaning of 'A Work of Artifice'?
The poem 'A Work of Artifice' is a powerful metaphor for the suppression of women's potential by society.
Which collection does 'A Work of Artifice' appear in?
Which collection does 'A Work of Artifice' appear in?
The poem 'A Work of Artifice' appears in the collection 'The Art of Blessing the Day.'
