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What is the central theme of 'The World is Too Much With Us'?
What is the central theme of 'The World is Too Much With Us'?
- The insignificance of nature in human existence
- The detrimental impact of human focus on material pursuits on the connection with nature (correct)
- The importance of technology in society
- The benefits of industrialization on human life
In the poem, what does Wordsworth criticize about human behavior?
In the poem, what does Wordsworth criticize about human behavior?
- Their lack of interest in technological advancements
- Their disconnection from nature due to excessive gardening
- Their obsession with owning large estates
- Their excessive emphasis on getting and spending money (correct)
How does the speaker in the poem view the relationship between human beings and nature?
How does the speaker in the poem view the relationship between human beings and nature?
- As withered due to the pursuit of material possessions (correct)
- As irrelevant to human existence
- As harmonious and mutually beneficial
- As destructive due to technological advancements
What does the phrase 'lay waste our powers' suggest in the context of the poem?
What does the phrase 'lay waste our powers' suggest in the context of the poem?
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In the poem, what does Wordsworth imply by stating 'Little we see in Nature that is ours'?
In the poem, what does Wordsworth imply by stating 'Little we see in Nature that is ours'?
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What does the speaker consider as a 'sordid boon' in the poem?
What does the speaker consider as a 'sordid boon' in the poem?
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'Little we see in Nature that is ours' suggests that humans:
'Little we see in Nature that is ours' suggests that humans:
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'Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers' implies that humans:
'Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers' implies that humans:
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How does Wordsworth contrast nature with 'the world' in the poem?
How does Wordsworth contrast nature with 'the world' in the poem?
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What does Wordsworth mean by 'we have given our hearts away' in the context of the poem?
What does Wordsworth mean by 'we have given our hearts away' in the context of the poem?
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