Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson became famous for her poetry _____ her death.

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What did Emily Dickinson's sister discover after Emily's death?

• over 1800 poems hidden in Emily's room

• money Emily had stashed away

• letters Emily had written to her pastor

• medical documents explaining Emily's illnesses

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People thought Emily was eccentric because she only wore _____ dresses.

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How does the poem change in the last stanza of "Before I Got My I Put Out?"

• it changes from being angry about losing her sight to being happy about it

• It changes from wishing to see like other creatures to thinking she's better off not seeing the things that harm us

• It changes from stumbling through the darkness to finding hope in the light

• It changes from joy of being able to see things like other creatures do to anger over losing her sight

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Most of Emily Dickinson's poem were based on...

• Life

• Desperation

• Death

• Joy

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What is a possible theme for the poem "Before I Got My Eye Put Out."

• Be careful what you wish for

• Everybody has a bad day sometime

• Humans aren't as lucky as other creatures

• appreciate what you have while you have it

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Why do you think Emily Dickinson rarely left her room?

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How did Emily's life influence her poetry?

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What is your favorite line from the poem "Before I Got My Eye Put Out?" Explain

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What do you not like about the poem "Before I Got My Eye Put Out?" Explain

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