EOG Style Questions 'Jabberwocky' by Lewis Carroll

What is the primary emotion conveyed in the poem 'Jabberwocky' by Lewis Carroll?

• Fear

• Happiness

• Confusion

• Excitement

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Which of the following words from the poem 'Jabberwocky' is a nonsense word created by Lewis Carroll?

• Vorpal

• Tulgey

• Sword

• Forest

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What is the likely reason for the main character to slay the Jabberwock in the poem?

• To protect his homeland

• To prove his bravery

• To rescue a damsel in distress

• To fulfill a prophecy

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Which literary device is most prominently used in the poem 'Jabberwocky' to create a sense of mystery?

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

• Personification

• Nonsense language

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What might the 'Jubjub bird' and the 'Bandersnatch' symbolize in the poem 'Jabberwocky'?

• Fear and courage

• Evil and danger

• Fantasy and imagination

• Wisdom and strength

What is the setting of the poem 'Jabberwocky' by Lewis Carroll?

• A magical forest

• A dark cave

• A medieval castle

• An ordinary village

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What does the word 'vorpal' most likely mean in the context of the poem 'Jabberwocky'?

• Shiny and sharp
• Magical and Powerful

• Fearsome and deadly

• Quiet and peaceful

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Based on the descriptions in the poem, what can you infer about the Jabberwock?

• It is a friendly creature.

• It is small and harmless.

• It is a terrifying monster.

• It is a playful animal.

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Which line from the poem "Jabberwocky" contains an example of onomatopoeia?

• "Beware the Jabberwock, my son!"

• "The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!"

• "All mimsy were the borogoves,"

• "The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!"

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What is the central theme of the poem "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll?

• The importance of bravery

• The power of imagination

• The danger of unknown creatures

• The beauty of nature

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