Love Poem For My Country Quiz
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Have you read the poem "Love poem for my country?" If yes, here is a fantastic quiz for you that will be good for your revision. The quiz will test how much you understand the poem and whether or not you can answer these questions. Try your best, and it will be awesome if you get at least an 80 percent score here. WE encourage you to play this fun quiz with your friends for a good time! So, do you accept this challenge? Let's see what you have got!
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The poet starts each stanza with, "My country is..." Identify the literary device which is used in these lines.
- A.
Personification
- B.
Alliteration
- C.
Assonance
- D.
Onomatopoeia
- E.
Repetition
- F.
Metaphor
- G.
Simile
- H.
Tautology
Correct Answer
E. RepetitionExplanation
The correct answer is repetition. The poet repeats the phrase "My country is..." at the beginning of each stanza, emphasizing and reinforcing the idea of what their country means to them. This repetition helps to create a rhythmic and memorable effect in the poem.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Line 2: "so say its valleys..." This line means that:
- A.
The valleys say that South Africa is the poet's country.
- B.
The valleys proclaim that love is one aspect of the poet's country
- C.
The valleys say that they love the fact that the rivers flow through them.
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
B. The valleys proclaim that love is one aspect of the poet's countryExplanation
The correct answer means that the valleys are expressing or announcing that love is a characteristic or element of the poet's country.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Line 2: "so say its valleys" Identify the literary device which is used in this line.
- A.
Personification
- B.
Alliteration
- C.
Assonance
- D.
Onomatopoeia
- E.
Repetition
- F.
Metaphor
- G.
Simile
- H.
Tautology
Correct Answer
A. PersonificationExplanation
The literary device used in the given line is personification. Personification is the attribution of human characteristics or qualities to non-human entities. In this line, the valleys are being given the human ability to speak or say something, which is a personification.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Why are the rivers part of the "circles of life"? Choose the incorrect meaning.
- A.
Life comes from both sunshine and water.
- B.
Rivers have beginnings and ends.
- C.
Rivers supply fish for eating.
- D.
Rivers form meanders, and these look as if they are "circling."
Correct Answer
C. Rivers supply fish for eating.Explanation
Rivers supply fish for eating is the incorrect meaning because it does not relate to the concept of "circles of life." The "circles of life" refers to the interconnectedness and interdependence of different elements in nature. While rivers do supply fish for eating, this does not directly relate to the concept of the "circles of life." The other options, such as life coming from sunshine and water, rivers having beginnings and ends, and rivers forming meanders that look like circles, are all more closely related to the concept of the "circles of life."Rate this question:
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- 5.
Identify the figure of speech in the following: Line 5: "proud eye of the bird"
- A.
Personification
- B.
Alliteration
- C.
Assonance
- D.
Onomatopoeia
- E.
Repetition
- F.
Metaphor
- G.
Simile
- H.
Tautology
Correct Answer
A. PersonificationExplanation
The figure of speech in the given line is personification. Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human objects or animals. In this line, the "eye of the bird" is given the human quality of being proud, which is a characteristic of a person.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The use of the word "veld" in line 8 confirms that the setting of the poem is South Africa.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The word "veld" is a term commonly used in South Africa to refer to open grassy plains or savannas. Therefore, its use in line 8 suggests that the setting of the poem is indeed South Africa.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The second aspect of South Africa which is introduced by the poet is JOY.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The poet does not introduce joy as the second aspect of South Africa. This means that joy is not mentioned or emphasized in the poem.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The poet uses a metaphor to describe the movements of the reptiles. WHERE IN THE POEM WILL YOU FIND THIS METAPHOR?
- A.
Line 8
- B.
Line 11
- C.
Line 9
- D.
Line 7
Correct Answer
B. Line 11Explanation
In line 11 of the poem, the poet uses a metaphor to describe the movements of the reptiles.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which metaphor does not refer to the "health" and "wealth" of our country?
- A.
"jewels of fish"
- B.
"golden voices"
- C.
"the blue of the sea"
- D.
"their hands are joined together."
Correct Answer
D. "their hands are joined together."Explanation
The metaphor "their hands are joined together" does not refer to the "health" and "wealth" of our country. This metaphor implies unity or cooperation among people, but it does not directly relate to the physical or economic well-being of a nation.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is the purpose/ theme of this poem?
- A.
The poet wants to show how the picture of smiling miners is used for political purposes.
- B.
The poet wants to uplift the people's hope and spirits.
- C.
The poet wants to urge the people to rebel against the reigning government.
- D.
To show how we celebrate special occasions.
Correct Answer
B. The poet wants to uplift the people's hope and spirits.Explanation
The correct answer is "The poet wants to uplift the people's hope and spirits." This is evident from the statement that the poet wants to show how the picture of smiling miners is used for political purposes. By highlighting the positive image of miners, the poet aims to inspire and uplift the people, giving them hope and boosting their spirits. The poem likely serves as a form of encouragement and motivation for the readers.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What is the tone in lines 33-35?
- A.
The tone is joyful.
- B.
The tone is optimistic.
- C.
The tone is nostalgic.
- D.
The tone is joyful and optimistic.
Correct Answer
D. The tone is joyful and optimistic.Explanation
The given answer states that the tone in lines 33-35 is joyful and optimistic. This suggests that the language used in those lines conveys a sense of happiness and positivity. The speaker's words might be filled with enthusiasm and hope, creating a cheerful and confident atmosphere.Rate this question:
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- 12.
- Arrange the qualities which are introduced in every stanza in the correct order/sequence in which they are discussed.
- A.
Unity, health and wealth, joy, peace, love
- B.
Love, joy, peace, health and wealth, unity
- C.
Love, peace, joy, health and wealth, unity
- D.
Love, peace, joy, unity, health, and wealth
Correct Answer
C. Love, peace, joy, health and wealth, unityExplanation
The qualities introduced in each stanza are arranged in the correct order in the answer choice "love, peace, joy, health and wealth, unity." The poem discusses love first, followed by peace, joy, health and wealth, and finally unity.Rate this question:
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