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1. What is a metaphor, and can you provide an example from a poem?

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2. Define alliteration and provide an example.


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3. What is enjambment in poetry? Give an example.

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4. Explain the concept of onomatopoeia and offer an illustration from a poem.


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5. What is the role of symbolism in poetry, and can you provide an example?
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6. Define personification and provide a poem example.


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7. What is the significance of rhyme scheme in a poem? Give an example of a common rhyme
scheme.
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8. Explain the concept of allusion in poetry and give an example.


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9. What is the purpose of repetition in poetry? Provide an example.
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10. Define imagery and provide a poem example that uses vivid imagery.
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11. What role does irony play in poetry, and can you give an example?
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12. Explain the concept of meter in poetry and give an example of a specific meter.
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13. Define assonance and provide an example.


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14. What is the function of hyperbole in poetry, and can you provide an example?
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15. Explain the concept of a poetic conceit and give an example.
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1. Identify and explain the metaphor used in the line "Gone far away into the silent land."
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2. Discuss the significance of the repetition of the phrase "Remember me" throughout the poem.
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3. Examine the use of the paradox in the line "Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay."
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4. What is the effect of enjambment in the poem, especially in lines like "When you can no more
hold me by the hand"?
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5. Discuss the symbolism of the "silent land" and its impact on the theme of the poem.
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6. Explain the significance of the line "It will be late to counsel then or pray" in the context of the
poem.
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7. Identify and discuss the use of anaphora in the poem.
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8. Examine the use of the word "corruption" and discuss its possible meanings in the context of the
poem.
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9. Discuss the role of the line "And afterwards remember, do not grieve" in shaping the emotional
tone of the poem.
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10. Examine the use of the metaphor "darkness and corruption" and its impact on the overall
imagery of the poem.
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11. Identify and explain the significance of the rhyme scheme in the poem.
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12. Discuss the role of the line "Better by far you should forget and smile" in conveying the
speaker's perspective on remembrance.
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13. Examine the use of alliteration in the poem and its impact on the sound and rhythm.
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14. Identify the theme of the poem and discuss how poetic devices contribute to its exploration.
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15. Explain the role of the title "Remember" in setting the tone for the poem and its connection to
the overall message.
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1. What is a metaphor, and can you provide an example from a poem?
 A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things by stating that
one thing is another. Example: "The world is a stage."
2. Define alliteration and provide an example.
 Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sounds at the beginning of
words in close proximity. Example: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
3. What is enjambment in poetry? Give an example.
 Enjambment is the continuation of a sentence or phrase from one line of poetry
to the next without a pause. Example: "I wandered lonely as a cloud, that floats
on high o'er vales and hills."
4. Explain the concept of onomatopoeia and offer an illustration from a poem.
 Onomatopoeia is the use of words that imitate the sound they describe. Example:
"The buzzing bees flew around the hive."
5. What is the role of symbolism in poetry, and can you provide an example?
 Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. Example: A red
rose can symbolize love or passion.
6. Define personification and provide a poem example.
 Personification is giving human characteristics to non-human entities. Example:
"The wind whispered through the trees."
7. What is the significance of rhyme scheme in a poem? Give an example of a
common rhyme scheme.
 Rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a poem.
Example: ABAB (where the first and third lines rhyme with each other, and the
second and fourth lines rhyme with each other).
8. Explain the concept of allusion in poetry and give an example.
 Allusion is a reference to a person, place, or event from literature, history, or
another work of art. Example: "He met his Waterloo."
9. What is the purpose of repetition in poetry? Provide an example.
 Repetition is the recurrence of a word or phrase to create emphasis. Example:
"Nevermore" in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven."
10. Define imagery and provide a poem example that uses vivid imagery.
 Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses. Example:
"The autumn leaves danced in the cool breeze."
11. What role does irony play in poetry, and can you give an example?
 Irony involves a contradiction between expectation and reality. Example: A
firefighter's house burning down.
12. Explain the concept of meter in poetry and give an example of a specific meter.
 Meter is the rhythmic structure of a poem. Example: Iambic pentameter, where
each line has five iambs (unstressed and then stressed syllables).
13. Define assonance and provide an example.
 Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words. Example: "The
rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain."
14. What is the function of hyperbole in poetry, and can you provide an example?
 Hyperbole is an exaggeration for emphasis. Example: "I've told you a million
times."
15. Explain the concept of a poetic conceit and give an example.
 A poetic conceit is an extended metaphor that governs an entire poem. Example:
John Donne's "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning," where he compares two
lovers to the legs of a compass

1. Identify and explain the metaphor used in the line "Gone far away into the silent
land."
 Answer: The metaphor here suggests that the speaker has entered a realm of
silence, symbolizing death or a distant, unreachable place.
2. Discuss the significance of the repetition of the phrase "Remember me"
throughout the poem.
 Answer: The repetition serves as a refrain, emphasizing the speaker's plea for
remembrance after death. It underscores the central theme of longing for a
lasting impact and connection.
3. Examine the use of the paradox in the line "Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay."
 Answer: The paradox emphasizes the conflicting emotions of leaving and
staying, capturing the complexity of the departure and the desire to linger.
4. What is the effect of enjambment in the poem, especially in lines like "When you
can no more hold me by the hand"?
 Answer: Enjambment creates a continuous flow, mirroring the
interconnectedness of memories and emotions. It adds a natural rhythm to the
expression.
5. Discuss the symbolism of the "silent land" and its impact on the theme of the
poem.
 Answer: The "silent land" symbolizes death or a distant, unreachable place,
reinforcing the theme of separation and the longing for remembrance.
6. Explain the significance of the line "It will be late to counsel then or pray" in the
context of the poem.
 Answer: This line suggests that after the speaker is gone, it will be too late for
advice or prayers, highlighting the irreversible nature of death.
7. Identify and discuss the use of anaphora in the poem.
 Answer: Anaphora is used in the repetition of the phrase "Remember me." It
emphasizes the importance of remembrance and adds a rhythmic quality to the
poem.
8. Examine the use of the word "corruption" and discuss its possible meanings in the
context of the poem.
 Answer: "Corruption" may symbolize decay or the hardships of life. The line
suggests that if these challenges leave a trace of the speaker's original thoughts,
it implies a positive transformation.
9. Discuss the role of the line "And afterwards remember, do not grieve" in shaping
the emotional tone of the poem.
 Answer: This line suggests a desire for the reader not to mourn excessively. It
adds a tone of acceptance and encourages a more positive remembrance.
10. Examine the use of the metaphor "darkness and corruption" and its impact on the
overall imagery of the poem.
 Answer: The metaphor creates a vivid image of life's challenges and difficulties. If
these elements leave a vestige of the speaker's thoughts, it implies a
transformative effect.
11. Identify and explain the significance of the rhyme scheme in the poem.
 Answer: The rhyme scheme is ABBA CDCD EFFE GG. It contributes to the
musicality of the poem and provides a structured flow to the verses.
12. Discuss the role of the line "Better by far you should forget and smile" in
conveying the speaker's perspective on remembrance.
 Answer: This line suggests that the speaker prefers the reader to forget and be
happy rather than remember and be sad, reflecting a selfless and caring attitude.
13. Examine the use of alliteration in the poem and its impact on the sound and
rhythm.
 Answer: Alliteration is observed in phrases like "silent land" and "counsel then or
pray." It adds a musical quality to the poem and enhances its auditory appeal.
14. Identify the theme of the poem and discuss how poetic devices contribute to its
exploration.
 Answer: The theme revolves around remembrance, separation, and the speaker's
perspective on how they should be remembered. Poetic devices such as
metaphors, repetition, and symbolism contribute to the nuanced exploration of
these themes.
15. Explain the role of the title "Remember" in setting the tone for the poem and its
connection to the overall message.
 Answer: The title serves as a command, directing the reader to remember the
speaker. It establishes the central theme and underscores the importance of
remembrance in the poem's message.

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