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Who or what is being referred to when the speaker mentions 'they'?
Who or what is being referred to when the speaker mentions 'they'?
- The speaker's mother
- A sage
- The rains and the weather (correct)
- A public house
What does the word 'poringer' mean in the context of the poem?
What does the word 'poringer' mean in the context of the poem?
- A public house
- A small bowl with a handle (correct)
- An expert in extremities
- A wise sage
What does 'pinioned' mean in the poem?
What does 'pinioned' mean in the poem?
- Eager and enthusiastic
- Expert in extremities
- Wise and knowledgeable
- Held someone down (correct)
What is the speaker of the poem trying to guess?
What is the speaker of the poem trying to guess?
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In the context of the text, what is a 'tavern'?
In the context of the text, what is a 'tavern'?
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Study Notes
Speaker and Quote Analysis
- The speaker is referring to someone who cannot come out to play, implying a sense of longing or restriction.
Literary Devices and Words
- Porringo: likely means "porringer", a small bowl with a handle.
- Varacious: likely means "voracious", having a strong desire to eat or consume.
- Quid: means "to hold someone down" or "to restrain".
Textual Contexts
- Oliver Twist: a reference to the Charles Dickens novel.
Word Meanings
- Sage: wise or discerning.
- Tart: a type of pastry or a public house (tavern).
- Wilt: to become weak or lose strength.
Uncertain Terms
- Matt extrim tagenses: unclear meaning, possibly a typo or unknown term.
- Betmeres: unclear meaning, possibly a typo or unknown term.
- Remer time: unclear meaning, possibly a typo or unknown term.
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