What is the title of the poem by Tracy K. Smith that explores the universe as a primal scream?
The Universe: A Primal Scream

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Marisabel Quesada Alvarez
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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My God, It's Full of Stars
The Raven
Ode to a Nightingale
The Road Not Taken
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In the poem, what does the speaker compare the universe to?
A tiny pebble
A great wheel
A small pond
A narrow path
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What emotions does the speaker convey about the universe in the poem?
happiness, contentment, satisfaction
fear, anxiety, comfort
boredom, indifference, excitement
wonder, awe, insignificance
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How does Tracy K. Smith use imagery to depict the universe in the poem?
Using abstract and vague descriptions of the universe
Depicting the universe through sound and music instead of imagery
Focusing on earthly landscapes instead of celestial imagery
Vivid and detailed imagery to describe celestial bodies, galaxies, and cosmic phenomena
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the central theme of the poem 'The Universe as Primal Scream'?
The beauty of the universe
Peaceful and harmonious nature of the universe
The orderliness of the universe
Chaotic and violent nature of the universe
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What literary devices are used in the poem to convey the speaker's emotions about the universe?
Alliteration, onomatopoeia, and simile
Imagery, metaphor, and personification
Irony, hyperbole, and foreshadowing
Oxymoron, synecdoche, and euphemism
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What is the tone of the poem 'The Universe as Primal Scream'?
Serene, tranquil, and soothing
Calm, peaceful, and hopeful
Lighthearted, joyful, and carefree
Intense, chaotic, and filled with anguish and despair
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