Why does the horse shake its bells?

The horse is unsure of why it stopped.

In "Pretty Words", Wylie is stating the idea that _____

poets use words differently than others.

The poet repeats the last line in order to _______.

remind readers of the destination.

What do these two poems have in common?

Collins and Wylie both give poems shape and substance.

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Poetry Quiz

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1
In this poem, the woods are contrasted with the _______.
frozen lake
snow flakes
village
farmhouse
2
Why does the horse shake its bells?
The horse is at home and ready to rest.
It needs its rider to see him in the darkness.
The horse is unsure of why it stopped.
It is cold and the horse wants water.
3
In "Pretty Words", Wylie is stating the idea that _____
most words are like fish, cows, or kittens.
words are the same as animals.
all writers perceive words as living items.
poets use words differently than others.
4
In "Introduction to Poetry", Collins is despairing at the way that poetry is _____.
spoken
studied
written
recited.
5
Wylie compares tender words to _____.
midsummer moths.
gold-enameled fish.
down-feathered birds.
deep-eyed deer.
6
The speaker portrays the woods as ___________.
scary
dreary
enchanting
predictable
7
The poet repeats the last line in order to _______.
remind readers of the destination.
describe the speaker's emotions.
reinforce the setting.
encourage readers to act.
8
Collins compares a poem to a ________.
chair.
light switch.
color slide.
mouse.
9
Wylie compares tender words to _______.
Empty choice
Empty choice
10
What do these two poems have in common?
The two poems both mention the over-analysis of most poetry.
They both state that poetry is the best form of literature.
They both compare poetry to animals.
Collins and Wylie both give poems shape and substance.
11
Whic of the following phrases from the poem appeals to the sense of hearing?
"feel the walls for a light switch"
"waving at the author's name"
"an ear against its hive"
"hold it up to the light"
12
The title of the poem, "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" lets the reader know _____.
the type of poem
the pattern of rhyme
the characters' names.
the poem's general topic.
13
According to Collins, what do too many readers want to do with poems?
criticize them
analyze them
ignore them
rewrite them
14
Which of the following phrases from the poem appeals to the sense of taste?
"pets of poetry"
"at a silver dish"
"and honeyed words"
"luminous in the dark"
15
The speaker stops in the woods because _____________.
he is visiting a friend
he wanats to look around.
it is his home.
his horse needs to rest

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