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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'?
What does the word 'poringer' mean in the context of the poem?
What does the word 'poringer' mean in the context of the poem?
What does 'pinioned' mean in the poem?
What does 'pinioned' mean in the poem?
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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Description
Test your knowledge on 'Oliver Twist' by answering questions about the characters, themes, and events from the book. Identify the speaker, decipher meanings, and recall specific details from the text.
