Poetry Anthology Context

Question 1

Which poem is about the poet's cousin's wife who was in mourning and wearing a black dress?

Accepted Answer

She Walks in Beauty

Question 2

Which of these poems is not a 'Romantic' poem?

Accepted Answer

i wanna be yours

Question 3

Which poem was part of a sequence of poems written to her lover, Robert Browning?

Accepted Answer

Sonnet 43

Question 4

Which poem's form is traditionally used for love poetry?

Accepted Answer

Sonnet 43

Question 5

Which poem is typical of the poet's bitter, pessimistic attitude?

Accepted Answer

Neutral Tones

Question 6

Which poem makes use of war imagery, reflecting the poet's experiences in World War Two?

Accepted Answer

Nettles

Question 7

Which poem presents a more unconventional, modern view of love?

Accepted Answer

Valentine

Question 8

Which poem is about the break up of the poet and Eliza Bright Nichols who he was 'engaged' to?

Accepted Answer

Neutral Tones

Question 9

Which poem takes its inspiration from a line in another poem?

Accepted Answer

Love's Dog

Question 10

Which poem gives a more realistic view of love and relationships, aimed at a modern reader?

Accepted Answer

1st Date She / 1st Date He

Question 11

Which poem shows the breakdown of the friendship between the poet and Coleridge, another poet?

Accepted Answer

A Complaint

Question 12

Which poem was written for a documentary about the effects of conflict on soldiers?

Accepted Answer

The Manhunt

Question 13

Which poem reflects the Victorians' interest in the Renaissance and art?

Accepted Answer

My Last Duchess

Question 14

Which poem is based on a historical duke whose wife died mysteriously?

Accepted Answer

My Last Duchess

Question 15

Which poem is based on the relationship between the poet's parents?

Accepted Answer

One Flesh

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