Ode to Dirt Quiz

What is the main theme of the poem 'Ode to Dirt'?

• Celebration and appreciation of the natural world and the importance of dirt

• The dangers of dirt and the need for cleanliness.

• The negative impact of dirt on the environment.

Who is the author of the poem 'Ode to Dirt'?

• Emily Dickinson

• Langston Hughes

• Sharon Olds

What is the tone of the poem 'Ode to Dirt'?

• indifferent and apathetic

• celebratory and appreciative

• disgusted and repulsed

What literary devices are used in the poem 'Ode to Dirt'?

• metaphor and personification

• hyperbole

• simile

What is the significance of the title 'Ode to Dirt'?

• The significance of the title 'Ode to Dirt' is to explore the negative aspects of dirt.

• The significance of the title 'Ode to Dirt' is to criticize and belittle the value of dirt.

• The significance of the title 'Ode to Dirt' is to celebrate and highlight the beauty and importance of dirt.

What is the overall message of the poem 'Ode to Dirt'?

• To avoid dirt and keep everything clean.

• To criticize the dirt and natural world for their flaws.

• To appreciate and value the importance of dirt and the natural world.

• To ignore the significance of dirt and focus on other things.

What emotions does the poem 'Ode to Dirt' evoke?

• Sadness, despair, and apathy.

• Appreciation, wonder, and reverence

• Anger, frustration, and annoyance.

How does the poem 'Ode to Dirt' challenge societal norms?

• By criticizing the use of dirt in agriculture.

• By suggesting that dirt is only valuable in certain contexts.

• By celebrating the value and importance of dirt

• By promoting cleanliness and hygiene over dirt.