An introduction to Emily Dickinson

How many poems did Emily Dickinson publish in her lifetime?

• 10

• 30

• 50

• 92

How many of Dickinson's poems were published after her death?

• Nearly 500

• Nearly 2000

• Nearly 3000

• Nearly 5000

Which famous singer is related to Emily Dickinson?

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Who are the speakers in Dickinson's poems?

• Dickinson herself

• Other women

• Sharp-sighted observers

• Different characters from Bronte and Browning's work

What can we infer about Dickinson from this text?

Look through some of Dickinson's poetry - online or in our poetrty booklet. Write down the poetic devices / authorial choices you see cropping up in her poems.