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In the poem 'Ulysses', what type of metrical feet that consist of two long syllables often interrupt the iambic pentameter, slowing down the poem?
In the poem 'Ulysses', what type of metrical feet that consist of two long syllables often interrupt the iambic pentameter, slowing down the poem?
- Trochees
- Spondees (correct)
- Anapests
- Dactyls
What is the effect of the enjambments in 'Ulysses' on the overall tone of the poem?
What is the effect of the enjambments in 'Ulysses' on the overall tone of the poem?
- Enhance Ulysses' confidence and certainty
- Create a sense of finality and closure
- Emphasize Ulysses' restlessness and dissatisfaction (correct)
- Highlight Ulysses' contentment and peace
How does Matthew Arnold describe the effect of certain lines in 'Ulysses' in comparison to a section of the Iliad?
How does Matthew Arnold describe the effect of certain lines in 'Ulysses' in comparison to a section of the Iliad?
- The lines are complex but shorter than the Iliad
- The lines are concise and swift compared to the Iliad
- The lines are poetic but less impactful than the Iliad
- The lines take up nearly as much time as a whole book of the Iliad (correct)
How is Ulysses' speech presented in 'Ulysses'? What aspect makes it challenging to interpret?
How is Ulysses' speech presented in 'Ulysses'? What aspect makes it challenging to interpret?
How does Dwight Culler view 'Ulysses' in terms of its narrator's reliability?
How does Dwight Culler view 'Ulysses' in terms of its narrator's reliability?
What aspect of domestic life does Ulysses express his lack of contentment with?
What aspect of domestic life does Ulysses express his lack of contentment with?
In the poem, what does Ulysses contrast his present restlessness with?
In the poem, what does Ulysses contrast his present restlessness with?
Which characteristic does Ulysses attribute to his son Telemachus in the poem?
Which characteristic does Ulysses attribute to his son Telemachus in the poem?
What is Ulysses' ultimate purpose as described in the final section of the poem?
What is Ulysses' ultimate purpose as described in the final section of the poem?
How does Ulysses characterize his relationship with Telemachus in the poem?
How does Ulysses characterize his relationship with Telemachus in the poem?
