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Advanced Poetry Techniques

Question 1
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In literature, what does a journey often symbolize?

Question 2
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What figure of speech involves an extended metaphor with complex logic that governs an entire poem or poetic passage?

Question 3
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In literature, what term refers to a reference to another work of art, historical event, or literature?

Question 4
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What distinguishes Emily Dickinson's handling of death personified in her poetry from John Donne's treatment in his Holy Sonnets?

Question 5
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What cultural significance does F.Scott Fitzgerald have given Gatsby's lavish parties in 'The Great Gatsby' reflecting Jazz age excesses?

Question 6
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In "The Great Gatsby," how does Nick Carraway's role as a non-omniscient narrator affect the reader's perception of Gatsby?

Question 7
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What literary element uses one thing to represent another idea or set of ideas often associated with moral qualities or intangible aspects of human experience?

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Question 8
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What do conceits in poetry help to do?

Question 9
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In Emily Dickinson’s poetry, which option best captures her use of dashes to challenge traditional thematic interpretations?

Question 10
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How does third-person limited point of view in Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" influence the reader's understanding of Elizabeth Bennet?