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Ode on a Grecian Urn

Description: Ode on a Grecian Urn is a poem by John Keats, written in 1819. It is one of his most famous poems and is considered a masterpiece of the Romantic period. The poem is an ode to a Grecian urn, which is a type of ancient Greek vase. Keats uses the urn as a symbol of beauty, truth, and eternity.
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What is the main theme of Ode on a Grecian Urn?

  1. Beauty

  2. Truth

  3. Eternity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The poem explores the themes of beauty, truth, and eternity. Keats uses the urn as a symbol of these themes, and he shows how the urn can provide a glimpse of the ideal world.

What does the speaker of the poem say about the figures on the urn?

  1. They are frozen in time.

  2. They are dancing and singing.

  3. They are telling a story.

  4. They are all of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The speaker of the poem says that the figures on the urn are frozen in time, dancing and singing, and telling a story. This shows that the urn is a symbol of eternity, because the figures on the urn will never change.

What does the speaker of the poem say about the piper on the urn?

  1. He is playing a happy tune.

  2. He is playing a sad tune.

  3. He is playing a love song.

  4. He is playing a war song.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The speaker of the poem says that the piper on the urn is playing a love song. This shows that the urn is a symbol of beauty, because love is one of the most beautiful things in life.

What does the speaker of the poem say about the trees on the urn?

  1. They are bare.

  2. They are in bloom.

  3. They are evergreen.

  4. They are all of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The speaker of the poem says that the trees on the urn are evergreen. This shows that the urn is a symbol of eternity, because evergreen trees never lose their leaves.

What does the speaker of the poem say about the urn itself?

  1. It is beautiful.

  2. It is old.

  3. It is mysterious.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The speaker of the poem says that the urn is beautiful, old, and mysterious. This shows that the urn is a symbol of beauty, truth, and eternity.

What is the tone of Ode on a Grecian Urn?

  1. Serious

  2. Playful

  3. Romantic

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The tone of Ode on a Grecian Urn is serious, playful, and romantic. Keats uses a variety of literary devices to create this tone, including imagery, symbolism, and personification.

What is the form of Ode on a Grecian Urn?

  1. Sonnet

  2. Ode

  3. Elegy

  4. Haiku


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ode on a Grecian Urn is an ode. An ode is a type of poem that is written in praise of a particular person, place, thing, or idea.

What is the rhyme scheme of Ode on a Grecian Urn?

  1. ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

  2. ABCB DEFE GHGH II

  3. ABAB BCBC CDCD EE

  4. ABAB CDCD EFEF GG


Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:

The rhyme scheme of Ode on a Grecian Urn is ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.

What is the meter of Ode on a Grecian Urn?

  1. Iambic pentameter

  2. Trochaic octameter

  3. Anapestic tetrameter

  4. Dactylic hexameter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The meter of Ode on a Grecian Urn is iambic pentameter. Iambic pentameter is a type of meter that consists of five iambs, which are units of two syllables, with the first syllable unstressed and the second syllable stressed.

What is the significance of the urn in Ode on a Grecian Urn?

  1. It is a symbol of beauty.

  2. It is a symbol of truth.

  3. It is a symbol of eternity.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The urn in Ode on a Grecian Urn is a symbol of beauty, truth, and eternity. Keats uses the urn to explore these themes and to show how they are all interconnected.

What does the speaker of the poem mean when he says that the urn is "cold Pastoral"?

  1. The urn is made of cold stone.

  2. The urn is decorated with scenes of pastoral life.

  3. The urn is a reminder of the transience of life.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The speaker of the poem means that the urn is made of cold stone, that it is decorated with scenes of pastoral life, and that it is a reminder of the transience of life. The urn is a symbol of eternity, but it is also a reminder that all things must eventually come to an end.

What does the speaker of the poem mean when he says that the urn is "Sylvan historian"?

  1. The urn is a record of the past.

  2. The urn is a source of knowledge.

  3. The urn is a teacher of wisdom.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The speaker of the poem means that the urn is a record of the past, a source of knowledge, and a teacher of wisdom. The urn contains scenes from Greek mythology, which are stories that teach us about the human condition. The urn is also a reminder of the transience of life, and it teaches us to appreciate the beauty of the world while we can.

What does the speaker of the poem mean when he says that the urn is "fair youth, beneath the trees"?

  1. The urn is decorated with a scene of a young man sitting under a tree.

  2. The urn is a symbol of youth and beauty.

  3. The urn is a reminder that youth is fleeting.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The speaker of the poem means that the urn is decorated with a scene of a young man sitting under a tree, that it is a symbol of youth and beauty, and that it is a reminder that youth is fleeting. The urn is a reminder that all things must eventually come to an end, but it is also a reminder to appreciate the beauty of the world while we can.

What does the speaker of the poem mean when he says that the urn is "happy, happy boughs"?

  1. The urn is decorated with a scene of a happy tree.

  2. The urn is a symbol of happiness.

  3. The urn is a reminder that happiness is fleeting.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The speaker of the poem means that the urn is decorated with a scene of a happy tree, that it is a symbol of happiness, and that it is a reminder that happiness is fleeting. The urn is a reminder that all things must eventually come to an end, but it is also a reminder to appreciate the beauty of the world while we can.

What does the speaker of the poem mean when he says that the urn is "more happy love"?

  1. The urn is decorated with a scene of a happy couple.

  2. The urn is a symbol of love.

  3. The urn is a reminder that love is fleeting.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The speaker of the poem means that the urn is decorated with a scene of a happy couple, that it is a symbol of love, and that it is a reminder that love is fleeting. The urn is a reminder that all things must eventually come to an end, but it is also a reminder to appreciate the beauty of the world while we can.

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