To a Mouse by Robert Burns

Identify and explain three poetic devices used in the poem 'To a Mouse'.

• Simile, alliteration, and onomatopoeia

• Irony, oxymoron, and synecdoche

• Rhyme, hyperbole, and assonance

• Imagery, metaphor, and personification

What is the main theme of the poem 'To a Mouse' and how is it developed throughout the poem?

• The main theme is the importance of careful planning and preparation.

• The main theme is the superiority of humans over animals.

• The main theme is the celebration of the mouse's resilience and adaptability.

• The main theme is the unpredictability of life and the human tendency to plan for the future.

Identify and analyze one example of figurative language used in the poem 'To a Mouse'. How does it contribute to the overall meaning of the poem?

• Personification

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

How does the poet's use of language and imagery in 'To a Mouse' encourage critical thinking about the human condition?

• By emphasizing the superiority of human beings over animals

• By highlighting the fragility of human existence and the impact of human actions on the natural world.

• By focusing solely on the positive aspects of human existence

• By ignoring the impact of human actions on the natural world

Explain the significance of the title 'To a Mouse' in relation to the poem's themes and message.

• It symbolizes the speaker's fear of mice and rodents

• It represents the speaker's admiration for the mouse's intelligence

• The title refers to the speaker's desire to communicate with animals

• It reflects the speaker's address to the mouse, expressing empathy and understanding towards the struggles of the small creature.

What is the tone of the poem 'To a Mouse' and how does it contribute to the reader's understanding of the speaker's emotions?

• Reflective and sympathetic

• Confused and apathetic

• Angry and dismissive

• Joyful and celebratory

Discuss the use of symbolism in 'To a Mouse' and its impact on the reader's interpretation of the poem.

• The use of symbolism in 'To a Mouse' emphasizes the intelligence of the mouse and its ability to adapt to its environment.

• The use of symbolism in 'To a Mouse' represents the mouse as a powerful and dominant creature in its natural habitat.

• The use of symbolism in 'To a Mouse' highlights the vulnerability of the mouse and reflects on the unpredictability of life.

• The use of symbolism in 'To a Mouse' suggests that the mouse is a symbol of good luck and prosperity.

How does the structure of the poem 'To a Mouse' contribute to the overall meaning and impact of the poem?

• The structure is chaotic and lacks any rhyme or reason

• The structure is irrelevant to the overall meaning of the poem

• The structure uses a formal and rigid tone with a consistent rhyme scheme

• The structure uses a conversational tone and a mix of regular and irregular rhyme schemes to convey the speaker's emotions and reflections.