Narrator's Emotions and Longings in Poetry

The poem 'Exiled' by Edna St. Vincent Millay, read by Shakir Assurl, expresses a deep longing for the sea and natural elements, contrasting with the speaker's discontent with urban life. The speaker reminisces about the happiness experienced by the coast of Maine, highlighting a need for water and nature. The poem concludes with a reflection on the importance of water and the speaker's yearning to return to it.

What emotion does the narrator primarily express in the introduction of the poem?

• Anger

• Sorrow

• Excitement

• Joy

What does the narrator long for in the second section of the poem?

• Desert

• Forest

• Mountains

• Sea

Which natural element is NOT mentioned by the narrator in their longing?

• Wind

• Spray

• Surf

• Rain

What does the narrator miss about the coast in contrast to the city?

• The tall buildings

• The quiet streets

• The natural sounds

• The busy markets

What does the narrator associate with the coast?

• Bright lights

• Natural elements

• Busy streets

• Loud music

What does the narrator feel about their current location?

• Content

• Confused

• Excited

• Relaxed

What does the narrator recall seeing at the coast?

• Sailing boats

• Fishing nets

• Bobbing barrels

• Flying kites

What does the narrator fear in the coastal environment?

• The setting sun

• The falling rain

• The rising tide

• The crashing waves

What does the narrator wish to hear again?

• Birds chirping

• City traffic

• Children playing

• Green piles groaning

What does the narrator dread in the fog?

• The bell

• The cold

• The silence

• The darkness