Poetry Appreciation Quiz: 'may my heart always be open to little birds...'

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What quality does the speaker wish for their heart to have?

Fearing little birds

Being closed to little birds

Being open to little birds (correct)

Ignoring little birds

What is said about those who do not hear the little birds?

They are foolish

They are wise

They are young

They are old (correct)

What does the speaker wish for their mind to be, according to the text?

Curious and open

Hungry and fearless (correct)

Satisfied and content

Fearful and closed off

What is the speaker's approach to Sundays in the text?

Wrong and active Signup and view all the answers

How does the speaker view himself in terms of usefulness?

He sees uselessness as a virtue Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of love according to the evolutionary perspective?

To ensure the survival of offspring Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, how does love relate to two individuals?

It reflects shared values and interests Signup and view all the answers

In Plato's Symposium, how is love portrayed?

As a series of elevations from base desires to higher intellectual conceptions Signup and view all the answers

What does the evolutionary perspective suggest love helps foster between partners?

Cooperation and commitment Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of love according to both evolutionary and philosophical perspectives?

It can bring joy and companionship as well as challenges and hardships Signup and view all the answers

How do evolutionary and philosophical perspectives differ in their views on love?

Evolutionary perspective focuses on survival, while philosophical perspective emphasizes personal growth Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main categories of love mentioned in the text?

Passionate love and companionate love Signup and view all the answers

Which type of love is characterized by intense feelings of infatuation and desire in the initial stages of a relationship?

Passionate love Signup and view all the answers

What tends to happen to passionate love over time?

It fades away as excitement diminishes Signup and view all the answers

How does companionate love differ from passionate love?

It is characterized by emotional connection and commitment Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of a relationship does companionate love primarily focus on?

Emotional connection and commitment Signup and view all the answers

Why does passionate love tend to fade over time according to the text?

As the initial excitement diminishes Signup and view all the answers

Poetry Appreciation Quiz: 'may my heart always be open to little birds...'

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