A Time to Talk

In "A Time to Talk," what does the speaker mean by "And slows his horse to a meaning walk"?

• The friend slows his horse's pace to a stop.

• The friend slows his horse's pace to a walk.

• The friend slows his horse's pace to a trot.

• The friend slows his horse's pace to a crawl.

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Why does the speaker in "A Time to talk" stops his work to talk?

• The speaker is eager for companionship.

• The speaker wants to hear the latest news.

• The speaker needs to pay his bill.

• The speaker is greeting a new neighbor.

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In "A Time to Talk," what is the mood?

• irritable

• reflective

• relaxed

• angry

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In 'A Time to Talk,' what is the main theme of the poem?

• The importance of work

• The value of friendship

• The beauty of nature

• The passage of time

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What literary device is predominantly used in 'A Time to Talk'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

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In 'A Time to Talk,' what does the speaker do when a friend stops by?

• Continues working

• Ignores the friend

• Stops to talk

• Asks the friend to leave

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What is the tone of the poem 'A Time to Talk'?

• Joyful

• Melancholic

• Reflective

• Angry

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Which line from 'A Time to Talk' suggests the speaker values human interaction?

• 'When a friend calls to me from the road'

• 'And slows his horse to a meaning walk'

• 'I don't stand still and look around'

• 'I go up to the stone wall for a friendly visit'

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What does the stone wall symbolize in 'A Time to Talk'?

• A barrier

• A meeting place

• A boundary

• A challenge

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In 'A Time to Talk,' how does the speaker feel about interruptions?

• Annoyed

• Indifferent

• Welcoming

• Frustrated

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