Eldorado by Edgar Allan Poe

Name the poet of the poem 'Eldorado'.

• William Wordsworth

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Ken Nesbitt

• Robert Frost

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Read lines 4 and 5 from “Eldorado.” The sensory language in these lines highlights the character’s —

• idealism

• determination

• romanticism

• optimism

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What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?

• AABBCC

• AABBAA

• AABCCB

• ABBCBB

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What is the mood of the first stanza?

• sad

• depressing

• hopeful

• light

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What is the central theme of the poem 'Eldorado' by Edgar Allan Poe?

• The pursuit of wealth

• The inevitability of death

• The beauty of nature

• The power of love

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Eldorado' to convey the knight's journey?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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In 'Eldorado,' what does the shadow symbolize?

• Fear

• Death

• Failure

• Hope

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What is the tone of the poem 'Eldorado'?

• Joyful

• Melancholic

• Angry

• Indifferent

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Which of the following best describes the structure of 'Eldorado'?

• Sonnet

• Ballad

• Free verse

• Haiku

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What does the knight in 'Eldorado' seek?

• A kingdom

• A treasure

• A city of gold

• A lost love

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