Understanding Poetry and Language
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Olivia Brooks
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English, Arts, Education
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10th - 12th Grade
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Hard
03:32
10 questions
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1.
Multiple Choice
What was the dual focus of the speaker's studies at NYU?
Art and Music
History and Geography
English and Poetry
Mathematics and Science
2.
Multiple Choice
Which poets did the speaker study under M.L. Rosenthal?
Poe and Longfellow
Shakespeare and Chaucer
Blake, Whitman, and Dickinson
Frost and Hughes
3.
Multiple Choice
According to the speaker, what is essential for a poet writing in any language?
A strong vocabulary
A good ear for language
A unique writing style
A deep understanding of history
4.
Multiple Choice
What elements are crucial in building the 'music' of poetry?
Rhyme, meter, and alliteration
Syntax, rhythm, and tone
Theme, plot, and character
Imagery, symbolism, and metaphor
5.
Multiple Choice
What does Robert Frost suggest about the purpose of poetic form?
To entertain the reader
To showcase the poet's skill
To navigate and resolve complex emotions
To create a sense of mystery
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