Analysing the poem 'Mild the Mist Upon the Hill' | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Which of the following words from Bronte's 'Mild the Mist Upon the Hill' creates a sense of safety?

• "upon"

• "'[be]neath"

• "after"

Answer explanation

"[Be]neath" arguably evokes a sense of safety since it creates the impression of a shield and suggests you are covered by something.

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Bronte is largely considered to be a __________ poet.

• Modernist

• Romantic

• Post-colonial

Answer explanation

Arguably, Bronte's 'Mild the Mist Upon the Hill' adheres to ideas of Romantic nostalgia.

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Which of the following words from Bronte's 'Mild the Mist Upon the Hill' evokes a sense of melancholia?

• "cloudy"

• "dreamy"

• "sheltering"

Answer explanation

We generally associate a cloudy setting with melancholia because the sun is hidden and therefore the symbol of hope and positivity is hidden.

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'To think of or represent someone or something as perfect' is to think of them in an ___ way.

Answer explanation

Arguably, Bronte presents the speaker's childhood memories in 'Mild the Mist Upon the Hill' in an idealised way.

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'A harmonious succession of words having a pleasing sound' creates a __________ atmosphere.

• fricative

• plosive

• euphonic

Answer explanation

Bronte's use of euphonic sounds throughout 'Mild the Mist Upon the Hill' adds to the sense of peace associated with the speaker's childhood memories.

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What is the following a definition of? 'A feeling of pleasure and also slight sadness when you think about things that happened in the past'.

Answer explanation

Arguably, some may interpret Bronte's 'Mild the Mist Upon the Hill' as having a nostalgic tone.

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