Sonnet to Science/Tech Benefits

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What is the speaker's tone towards science in the poem 'Sonnet—To Science'?

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Critical and questioning.

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What does the word 'Vulture' refer to in the poem?

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Science.

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How do the first four lines develop the speaker's ideas about science?

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These lines show that the speaker feels that science takes away the magic of poetry.

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How do the last two lines of the poem create a shift in Passage 1?

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The speaker goes from describing how science has affected others to describing how it has affected the speaker.

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Why does the speaker use rhetorical questions in the poem?

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To make accusations against science.

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What is the main theme of the poem 'Sonnet—To Science'?

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The conflict between science and poetry.

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How does the speaker view the relationship between science and creativity?

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The speaker believes that science can diminish the imaginative aspects of poetry.

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What literary device is prominently used in 'Sonnet—To Science'?

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Rhetorical questions.

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What effect does the speaker attribute to science on poetry?

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Science takes away the magic and wonder of poetry.

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What is the significance of the title 'Sonnet—To Science'?

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It indicates a formal address to the concept of science, exploring its impact.