Wordsworth's 'Upon Westminster Bridge' Quiz

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What is the primary focus of Wordsworth's poem 'Upon Westminster Bridge'?

  • The history of Westminster
  • The challenges of urban living
  • The beauty of London at dawn (correct)
  • The bustling city life of London

Which literary form does 'Upon Westminster Bridge' resemble?

  • Petrarchan sonnet (correct)
  • Haiku
  • Free verse
  • Limerick

What feelings does the speaker express by the end of the poem?

  • Deep peace and tranquility (correct)
  • Nostalgia for the past
  • Fear of the unknown
  • Frustration and anger

Which word best describes the air in the poem?

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What does the poet compare the city to in the poem?

<p>A garment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the poem, what does the phrase 'dull would he be of soul' suggest?

<p>Only a soulless person could ignore the beauty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of 'Upon Westminster Bridge'?

<p>Urban beauty at dawn (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which line expresses the absolute beauty of the moment?

<p>Earth has not anything to show more fair... (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the speaker feel about the city in the early morning?

<p>In awe of its beauty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was 'Upon Westminster Bridge' first published?

<p>1807 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Romanticism

A literary movement emphasizing emotion, imagination, and individuality, especially in nature and the human spirit.

Petrarchan sonnet

A type of sonnet with 14 lines, divided into an octave (8 lines) and a sestet (6 lines), with a specific rhyme scheme.

Imagery

The art of using vivid language to create mental images and sensory experiences.

Mood

The feeling or atmosphere created by a piece of writing.

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Simile

A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as."

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Metaphor

A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as."

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Theme

The main idea or message conveyed in a poem.

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Tone

The speaker's attitude towards the subject matter.

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Hyperbole

A literary device that uses exaggeration for effect.

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Sensory details

Words that appeal to the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

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