On First Looking Into Chapman's Homer
Much have I travell'd in the realms of gold,
And many goodly states and kingdoms seen;
Round many western islands have I been
Which bards in fealty to Apollo hold.
Oft of one wide expanse had I been told
That deep-browed Homer ruled as his demesne;
Yet did I never breathe its pure serene
Till I heard Chapman speak out loud and bold:
Then felt I like some watcher of the skies
When a new planet swims into his ken;
Or like stout Cortez when with eagle eyes
He star'd at the Pacific - and all his Read moremen
Look'd at each other with a wild surmise
Silent, upon a peak in Darien.
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What type of poem is this?
- A.
Shakespearean Sonnet
- B.
Ode
- C.
Petrarchan Sonnet
- D.
Epic Ballad
- E.
Carpe Diem
- F.
Epithalamium
Correct Answer
C. Petrarchan SonnetExplanation
A Petrarchan Sonnet is a type of poem that consists of an octave (eight lines) followed by a sestet (six lines). It is named after the Italian poet Petrarch, who popularized this form of poetry. The octave typically presents a problem or conflict, while the sestet offers a resolution or conclusion. This type of sonnet often follows an ABBAABBA CDECDE rhyme scheme. Therefore, based on the given information, the correct answer is Petrarchan Sonnet.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Keats wrote this poem in reaction to...
- 3.
Which of the literary devices are present? (More than one.)
- A.
Onomatopoeia
- B.
Simile
- C.
Overstatement
- D.
Allusion
- E.
Rhyme Scheme
- F.
Oxymoron
- G.
Dialogue
- H.
Euphemism
Correct Answer(s)
B. Simile
D. Allusion
E. Rhyme SchemeExplanation
The given answer is correct because a simile is a comparison using "like" or "as," an allusion is a reference to another work of literature or historical event, and a rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes in a poem.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the significance of the "realms of gold" in contrast to the "western islands"? Why does Keats mention these locations? (Pay attention to the setting of the poem.)
- 5.
Describe the change in the narrator that occurs in the poem. From what you can tell, how is he different from before? (Occurs about halfway through the poem.)
- 6.
Which planet is Keats supposedly talking about in this poem? (It was newly discovered in his lifetime.)
- A.
Uranus
- B.
Neptune
- C.
Pluto
- D.
Earth
- E.
Mars
- F.
Jupiter
Correct Answer
A. UranusExplanation
Keats is supposedly talking about Uranus in this poem because it was newly discovered in his lifetime.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Assuming Keats did this on purpose, why did he choose Cortez instead of Balboa? (Balboa was the first European to discover the Pacific Ocean)
- 8.
Where is the "peak of Darien" located, which Keats refers to?
- A.
Britain
- B.
Connecticut
- C.
Spain
- D.
Panama
- E.
Madagascar
Correct Answer
D. PanamaExplanation
The "peak of Darien" refers to a location mentioned by Keats. This location is specifically located in Panama.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who is Homer, and what would Chapman's Homer be?
- A.
Homer is an epic Greek poem. Chapman's Homer is a different spin-off based on Homer.
- B.
Homer is a Greek poet, author of such works as the Odyssey or Iliad. Chapman's Homer is the translation of Homer's poems.
- C.
Homer is a yellow man, from the Simpson's. Thus Chapman's Homer is just a name for one of Chapman's friends who is similar to Homer.
- D.
Homer is a sponge. Thus Chapman's Homer is what Chapman uses to clean his dishes.
Correct Answer
B. Homer is a Greek poet, author of such works as the Odyssey or Iliad. Chapman's Homer is the translation of Homer's poems.Explanation
Homer is a Greek poet known for his works such as the Odyssey and Iliad. Chapman's Homer refers to the translation of Homer's poems by George Chapman.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What feeling do you get from this poem? (Be eloquent.)
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