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Blank Verse in Wordsworth's Poems

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of blank verse?

  1. It has a regular meter.

  2. It does not rhyme.

  3. It is written in iambic pentameter.

  4. It is typically used in dramatic poetry.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Blank verse is typically used in narrative poetry, not dramatic poetry.

What is the meter of blank verse?

  1. Iambic pentameter

  2. Trochaic octameter

  3. Anapestic tetrameter

  4. Spondaic hexameter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Blank verse is typically written in iambic pentameter, which consists of five iambs (unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable) per line.

Which of the following poems by Wordsworth is written in blank verse?

  1. The Prelude

  2. Ode: Intimations of Immortality

  3. Lines Written a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey

  4. The Solitary Reaper


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Prelude is a long narrative poem written in blank verse.

What is the theme of Wordsworth's poem "The Prelude"?

  1. The growth of the poetic mind

  2. The beauty of nature

  3. The power of love

  4. The inevitability of death


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Prelude is a semi-autobiographical poem that traces the development of Wordsworth's poetic mind.

Which of the following lines from "The Prelude" is an example of blank verse?

  1. One impulse from a vernal wood

  2. And the earth / Seemed like a garment / Weft in hues of light

  3. A motion and a spirit, that impels

  4. To be a wanderer


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This line from "The Prelude" is an example of blank verse because it is written in iambic pentameter and does not rhyme.

How does Wordsworth use blank verse in "The Prelude"?

  1. To create a sense of intimacy between the reader and the speaker

  2. To emphasize the importance of the natural world

  3. To explore the complex relationship between the mind and the heart

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wordsworth uses blank verse in "The Prelude" to create a sense of intimacy between the reader and the speaker, to emphasize the importance of the natural world, and to explore the complex relationship between the mind and the heart.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Wordsworth's blank verse?

  1. It is often conversational in tone.

  2. It is highly ornamented.

  3. It is rich in imagery.

  4. It is flexible and adaptable.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Wordsworth's blank verse is typically not highly ornamented. It is more often characterized by its simplicity and directness.

How does Wordsworth's use of blank verse in "The Prelude" compare to his use of blank verse in other poems?

  1. It is more experimental and innovative.

  2. It is more traditional and conservative.

  3. It is more personal and reflective.

  4. It is more political and polemical.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wordsworth's use of blank verse in "The Prelude" is more personal and reflective than his use of blank verse in other poems.

What is the significance of Wordsworth's use of blank verse in "The Prelude"?

  1. It helps to create a sense of unity and coherence in the poem.

  2. It allows Wordsworth to explore a wide range of topics and themes.

  3. It reflects the influence of Milton and other earlier poets.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wordsworth's use of blank verse in "The Prelude" helps to create a sense of unity and coherence in the poem, allows him to explore a wide range of topics and themes, and reflects the influence of Milton and other earlier poets.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using blank verse in poetry?

  1. It allows the poet to explore a wide range of topics and themes.

  2. It can create a sense of intimacy between the reader and the speaker.

  3. It can be used to create a variety of effects, from the sublime to the comic.

  4. It is always more difficult to write than other forms of poetry.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Blank verse is not always more difficult to write than other forms of poetry. In fact, some poets find it to be more natural and easier to write in blank verse than in other forms of poetry.

Which of the following poets is NOT known for their use of blank verse?

  1. William Shakespeare

  2. John Milton

  3. William Wordsworth

  4. Robert Frost


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Robert Frost is not known for his use of blank verse. He is more often associated with free verse and other forms of modern poetry.

Which of the following poems by Wordsworth is NOT written in blank verse?

  1. The Prelude

  2. Ode: Intimations of Immortality

  3. Lines Written a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey

  4. The Solitary Reaper


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Solitary Reaper is written in a four-line stanza with an ABAB rhyme scheme. It is not written in blank verse.

What is the effect of Wordsworth's use of blank verse in "The Prelude"?

  1. It creates a sense of intimacy between the reader and the speaker.

  2. It emphasizes the importance of the natural world.

  3. It explores the complex relationship between the mind and the heart.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wordsworth's use of blank verse in "The Prelude" creates a sense of intimacy between the reader and the speaker, emphasizes the importance of the natural world, and explores the complex relationship between the mind and the heart.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Wordsworth's blank verse in "The Prelude"?

  1. It is often conversational in tone.

  2. It is highly ornamented.

  3. It is rich in imagery.

  4. It is flexible and adaptable.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Wordsworth's blank verse in "The Prelude" is typically not highly ornamented. It is more often characterized by its simplicity and directness.

How does Wordsworth's use of blank verse in "The Prelude" compare to his use of blank verse in other poems?

  1. It is more experimental and innovative.

  2. It is more traditional and conservative.

  3. It is more personal and reflective.

  4. It is more political and polemical.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wordsworth's use of blank verse in "The Prelude" is more personal and reflective than his use of blank verse in other poems.

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