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Lyric & Narrative Poetry Analysis Review

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1
Which best explains why "Annabel Lee" is considered a narrative poem.
It is autobiographical.
It develops a plot and has characters and a setting.
It rhymes and has a rhythm.
It focuses on thoughts & feelings.
2
Which of the following is most clearly used to hep convey meaning in "Annabel Lee"?
the focus on the details of the characters' lives
the repetition of words & phrases
the development of a conflict & plot
the focus on a single moment in time
3
Which of the following BEST describes a central theme for "Annabel Lee"?
Love can be so strong that it cannot be stopped by death.
Sometimes, bad things happen to good people.
Jealousy and envy can sometimes corrupt people's intentions.
Emotions experienced during youth can have a strong imprint on our lives.
4
What does the repeptition of "and momma's in the bedroom/with the door closed" reveal about the speaker?
It reveals her true spirit.
It emphasizes how sel-involved and shallow she is.
It emphasizes her loneliness.
It shows how needy and dependent she is.
5
I am fourteen/and my skin has betrayed me. What does the word betrayed likely indicate about the speaker's personality?
She wishes that she were someone else.
She does not trust people.
She cannot understand why she has problems.
She feels that life wants to trouble her.
6
What could the angels most likely symbolize in "Annabel Lee"?
the peace that comes from acceptance
the unjust and unstoppable nature of the world
the power of faith
the innate cruelty and selfishness of man
7
"Hanging Fire" is considered a lyric poem because it ___.
It expresses a single speaker's thoughts and feelings.
It tells a story, has characters, and reveals a setting.
It is written about events in the author's life.
It rhymes and has a regular rhythm.
8
In "Hanging Fire," the lines "and momma's in the bedroom/with the door closed" are repeated. Why?
It hides the speaker's feelings.
It creates a very clear and constant impression.
It furthers the plot of the poem.
It emphasizes the mother as a strong character.