Mending Wall by Robert Frost

The metaphors in line 24 serve primarily to

• reinforce the uniqueness of the speaker and his neighbor

• reveal the crops grown by the speaker and his neighbor

• emphasize the contrasting nature of the speaker and his neighbor

• provide a hint of the neighbor's attitude toward the speaker

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The speaker most likely views "a wall" as

• something that is necessary to preserve boundaries between people who might not agree on issues

• an often unnecessary separation of people based primarily on archaic beliefs

• a man-made evil that destroys the symmetry and beauty of the natural landscape

• preservation of all that is good in life and a deterrent to those who would invade or destroy that goodness

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The "Something" referred to in lines 1 and 35 is

• hunters

• neighbors

• dogs

• nature

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What is the primary theme of 'Mending Wall' by Robert Frost?

• Boundaries and barriers

• Love and relationships

• Nature and beauty

• Adventure and exploration

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In 'Mending Wall,' what does the act of repairing the wall symbolize?

• Building friendships

• Creating barriers

• Preserving history

• Protecting property

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Mending Wall' to convey deeper meanings?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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What is the speaker's attitude towards the wall in 'Mending Wall'?

• Indifferent

• Supportive

• Skeptical

• Enthusiastic

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How does the neighbor in 'Mending Wall' justify the existence of the wall?

• 'Good fences make good neighbors'

• 'Walls protect our land'

• 'Boundaries are necessary'

• 'Walls are traditional'

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What does the phrase 'Good fences make good neighbors' suggest in the context of the poem?

• Fences improve relationships

• Fences are unnecessary

• Fences are a sign of distrust

• Fences are a cultural norm

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'Mending Wall' is a poem by which author?

• Robert Frost

• Emily Dickinson

• Langston Hughes

• Maya Angelou

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