"Love After Love" By Derek Walcott Quiz

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Quiz about "Love to Love" by Derek Walcott


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  • 1. 
    Who is the character within the poem?
    • A. 

      A female

    • B. 

      A male

    • C. 

      The poet

    • D. 

      The reader

    • E. 

      Other

  • 2. 
    In the second line of the first stanza it says "when, with elation" what does elation mean?
    • A. 

      Disturbed, troubled, bothered

    • B. 

      Joy, delight, excitement

    • C. 

      Grief, sorrow, sadness

    • D. 

      Angry ,irritation, frustration

    • E. 

      Boredom, Dull, tedious.

  • 3. 
    What is the technique used in this quote "at your own door, in your own mirror"  
    • A. 

      Repetition

    • B. 

      Personification

    • C. 

      Metaphor

    • D. 

      Simile

    • E. 

      Aliteration

  • 4. 
    What are the three significant objects the poet takes from the bookshelf?
    • A. 

      Love letters, photographs, desperate notes

    • B. 

      Love letters, Study notes, book

    • C. 

      Photo frame, ornament, book

    • D. 

      Notes, pens, book

    • E. 

      Ornaments, Letter, diary

  • 5. 
    What is the purpose of the poem?
  • 6. 
    In the poem what do you think the reference to "Give wine. Give bread" represents and why do you think this was used?
  • 7. 
    What are some examples of modernism within the poem?
  • 8. 
    List the pronouns within the poem and discuss why this is significant.
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