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I never hear the word “Escape”, By Emily Dickinson
I never hear the word “Escape”, By Emily Dickinson
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1
Why is the word Escape capitalized?
Because the poet has been jailed and dreams of escaping
Because Freedom is the concept that all the poem centers on in this poem
Because the poet does not know the rules of punctuation and capitalization
2
Based on the last stanza, has the speaker managed to embrace freedom?
Yes, she has.
There is no evidence related to this question.
No, she has not.
3
The speaker in the poem ____________ .
longs for marriage but feels desperate
longs for freedom but feels stuck
longs for eternity but feels inhibited by death
4
The main theme of the poem is ___________ .
the feeling of being trapped and the desire for money
the feeling of being disappointed and the desire for relief
the feeling of being trapped and the desire for freedom
5
Which of the following is an example of imagery?
"Only to fail again"
"I never hear the word 'Escape'"
"Quicker blood," and a "flying attitude"
6
The poem explores the idea of __________ .
being satisfied with whatever you possess in life
being confined to a situation or circumstance that one cannot escape from
having the feeling of loneliness
7
What does the word escape symbolize in the poem?
"Escape" symbolizes the desire to break free from constraints.
"Escape" symbolizes freedom.
All of them are correct.
"Escape" symbolizes liberation.
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How does the speaker's reaction to the word escape contrast with her everyday life?
Her life seems exciting, making the idea of escape boring.
Her life seems peaceful, making the idea of escape risky.
Her life seems confined, making the idea of escape exciting.
9
What is the speaker's reaction to the word "Escape"?
All of them are correct.
She experiences a sudden surge of anger and resentment.
She experiences a sudden surge of fear and anxiety.
She experiences a sudden surge of excitement and anticipation.
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What do the following words taken from the poem indicate? "a quicker blood" and "a sudden expectation"
fear
excitement
sickness