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Epigrammatic Parody

Description: Epigrammatic Parody is a form of poetry that uses humor and wit to criticize or satirize a subject. It often takes the form of a short, pointed poem that makes a clever or unexpected observation. This quiz will test your knowledge of epigrammatic parody.
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Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic parody?

  1. The world is too much with us; late and soon, Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers.

  2. Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death!

  3. I'm a riddle in nine syllables, an elephant, a ponderous house, a melon strolling on two tendrils.

  4. Hope is a lover's staff.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This line is from the poem "The Waste Land" by T.S. Eliot. It is a parody of the line "The world is too much with us" from the poem "The Prelude" by William Wordsworth.

Who is often considered to be the master of epigrammatic parody?

  1. William Shakespeare

  2. John Milton

  3. Alexander Pope

  4. John Dryden

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Alexander Pope is often considered to be the master of epigrammatic parody. He was a master of satire and wit, and his poems often poked fun at the social and political issues of his day.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic parody by Alexander Pope?

  1. A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.

  2. To err is human; to forgive, divine.

  3. Hope springs eternal in the human breast.

  4. The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This line is from the poem "An Essay on Criticism" by Alexander Pope. It is a parody of the line "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing" from the poem "The Dunciad" by John Dryden.

What is the purpose of epigrammatic parody?

  1. To praise a subject

  2. To criticize or satirize a subject

  3. To tell a story

  4. To express emotions

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The purpose of epigrammatic parody is to criticize or satirize a subject. It often uses humor and wit to make its point.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic parody that criticizes a political figure?

  1. Great fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite 'em, And little fleas have lesser fleas, and so ad infinitum.

  2. The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

  3. Hope springs eternal in the human breast.

  4. A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This line is from the poem "On the Death of Dr. Swift" by Jonathan Swift. It is a parody of the line "Great fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite 'em" from the poem "The Flea" by John Donne. Swift's poem criticizes the political corruption of his day.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic parody that satirizes a social issue?

  1. The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

  2. Hope springs eternal in the human breast.

  3. A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.

  4. Great fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite 'em, And little fleas have lesser fleas, and so ad infinitum.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This line is from the play "The Merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare. It is a parody of the line "The devil can quote Scripture" from the play "King Lear" by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare's line satirizes the hypocrisy of those who use religion to justify their own evil actions.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic parody that uses humor to make its point?

  1. A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.

  2. The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

  3. Hope springs eternal in the human breast.

  4. Great fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite 'em, And little fleas have lesser fleas, and so ad infinitum.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This line is from the poem "On the Death of Dr. Swift" by Jonathan Swift. It is a parody of the line "Great fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite 'em" from the poem "The Flea" by John Donne. Swift's poem uses humor to satirize the political corruption of his day.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic parody that uses wit to make its point?

  1. The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

  2. Hope springs eternal in the human breast.

  3. A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.

  4. Great fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite 'em, And little fleas have lesser fleas, and so ad infinitum.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This line is from the play "The Merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare. It is a parody of the line "The devil can quote Scripture" from the play "King Lear" by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare's line uses wit to satirize the hypocrisy of those who use religion to justify their own evil actions.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic parody that uses irony to make its point?

  1. A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.

  2. The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

  3. Hope springs eternal in the human breast.

  4. Great fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite 'em, And little fleas have lesser fleas, and so ad infinitum.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This line is from the poem "An Essay on Man" by Alexander Pope. It is a parody of the line "Hope springs eternal in the human mind" from the poem "The Rape of the Lock" by Alexander Pope. Pope's line uses irony to satirize the human tendency to hope for the best, even when all evidence suggests that things will only get worse.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic parody that uses sarcasm to make its point?

  1. The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

  2. Hope springs eternal in the human breast.

  3. A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.

  4. Great fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite 'em, And little fleas have lesser fleas, and so ad infinitum.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This line is from the poem "An Essay on Criticism" by Alexander Pope. It is a parody of the line "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing" from the poem "The Dunciad" by John Dryden. Pope's line uses sarcasm to satirize the idea that a little bit of knowledge is more dangerous than no knowledge at all.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic parody that uses hyperbole to make its point?

  1. The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

  2. Hope springs eternal in the human breast.

  3. A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.

  4. Great fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite 'em, And little fleas have lesser fleas, and so ad infinitum.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This line is from the poem "On the Death of Dr. Swift" by Jonathan Swift. It is a parody of the line "Great fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite 'em" from the poem "The Flea" by John Donne. Swift's poem uses hyperbole to satirize the political corruption of his day.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic parody that uses understatement to make its point?

  1. The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

  2. Hope springs eternal in the human breast.

  3. A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.

  4. Great fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite 'em, And little fleas have lesser fleas, and so ad infinitum.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This line is from the poem "An Essay on Man" by Alexander Pope. It is a parody of the line "Hope springs eternal in the human mind" from the poem "The Rape of the Lock" by Alexander Pope. Pope's line uses understatement to satirize the human tendency to hope for the best, even when all evidence suggests that things will only get worse.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic parody that uses bathos to make its point?

  1. The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

  2. Hope springs eternal in the human breast.

  3. A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.

  4. Great fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite 'em, And little fleas have lesser fleas, and so ad infinitum.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This line is from the poem "On the Death of Dr. Swift" by Jonathan Swift. It is a parody of the line "Great fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite 'em" from the poem "The Flea" by John Donne. Swift's poem uses bathos to satirize the political corruption of his day.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic parody that uses anticlimax to make its point?

  1. The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

  2. Hope springs eternal in the human breast.

  3. A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.

  4. Great fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite 'em, And little fleas have lesser fleas, and so ad infinitum.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This line is from the poem "On the Death of Dr. Swift" by Jonathan Swift. It is a parody of the line "Great fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite 'em" from the poem "The Flea" by John Donne. Swift's poem uses anticlimax to satirize the political corruption of his day.

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