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What is the stanzaic form of the poem 'The Solitary Reaper'?
What is the stanzaic form of the poem 'The Solitary Reaper'?
- Ballade
- Octet (correct)
- Ottava rima
- Octave
Which technique is evident in the poem's opening line, 'Behold her, single in the field' (line 1)?
Which technique is evident in the poem's opening line, 'Behold her, single in the field' (line 1)?
- Analogy
- Apostrophe (correct)
- Apology
- Allusion
From context, what is the likely meaning of 'single' in line 1, 'Behold her, single in the field'?
From context, what is the likely meaning of 'single' in line 1, 'Behold her, single in the field'?
- Unmarried
- Alone (correct)
- Simple
- Honest
What is the meaning of the word 'Yon' in line 2, 'Yon solitary Highland Lass'?
What is the meaning of the word 'Yon' in line 2, 'Yon solitary Highland Lass'?
The characterization of the woman as a 'Highland Lass' indicates that she is a young woman from what area?
The characterization of the woman as a 'Highland Lass' indicates that she is a young woman from what area?
Who expelled the lawful duke?
Who expelled the lawful duke?
What is the name of the lawful duke?
What is the name of the lawful duke?
What was the chief intention of the unlawful duke in expelling his elder brother?
What was the chief intention of the unlawful duke in expelling his elder brother?
Where did the expelled duke decide to reside?
Where did the expelled duke decide to reside?
Who accompanied the lawful duke to the forest?
Who accompanied the lawful duke to the forest?
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