Dunt a poem for dried up river

What does the word 'Dunt' mean in the context of the poem?

• A dull hit or knock

• A soft whisper

• A gentle breeze

• A loud scream

What does the subtitle 'A Poem for a Dried-Up River' suggest about the poem?

• It is an elegy or lament for the dried-up river

• It is a celebration of a flowing river

• It is a comedy about a river

• It is a mystery about a hidden river

What is the central thematic focus of the poem 'Dunt: a poem for a dried-up river'?

• Political revolution

• The passage of time and loss

• Romantic love story

• Adventure of a river nymph

What is the symbolic meaning of the dried-up river in the poem?

• Loss and sadness

• Joy and celebration

• Confusion and chaos

• Anger and frustration

What is one of the famous works by Alice Oswald mentioned in the text?

• Dart

• Dancing

• Cooking

• Basketball

Which theme is NOT explored in Alice Oswald's poetry according to the text?

• Space exploration

• Nature and the Environment

• Human Experience

• Myth and History

What does the river nymph in the poem try to summon out of limestone?

• A forest

• A desert

• A river

• A mountain

What does the river nymph resemble towards the end of the poem?

• A very speechless and broken old woman

• A wise sage

• A young child

• A powerful queen

What is the emotional and ecological loss represented by the river's desiccation in the poem?

• Social harmony

• Technological advancement

• Environmental degradation

• Economic prosperity

What does the river resemble towards the end of the poem?

• Twilight

• Midday sun

• Dawn light

• Midnight darkness