My Life Closed Twice Before Its Close

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    What year was Emily Dickinson born?

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Explore themes of death and loss in Emily Dickinson's poetry through this focused quiz. Assess understanding of literary devices, Dickinson's personal views on immortality, and her emotional responses to loss, enhancing critical thinking and analytical skills in literature.

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  • 2. 

    Which is an example of personification?

    • "all we need of hell"

    • "it yet remains to see."

    • "if Immortality unveil"

    • "As these that twice befell"

    Correct Answer
    A. "if Immortality unveil"
    Explanation
    The phrase "if Immortality unveil" is an example of personification because it assigns human-like qualities to the abstract concept of immortality. By suggesting that immortality can "unveil" something, it implies that it has the ability to reveal or uncover, which is a human characteristic. Personification is a literary device that gives human attributes or actions to non-human entities, and in this case, it enhances the poetic effect by making immortality seem more tangible and relatable.

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  • 3. 

    Which did not occur in the story?

    • The speaker died.

    • The speaker experienced events as painful as death.

    • Three events happened.

    • The speaker loses a loved one.

    Correct Answer
    A. The speaker died.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The speaker died." This means that in the story, the speaker did not die. The other options mention events that did occur in the story, such as the speaker experiencing events as painful as death, three events happening, and the speaker losing a loved one. However, there is no mention or indication in the story that the speaker died.

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  • 4. 

    What does befell mean?

    • Occurring at the moment

    • Died

    • Happened

    • Hopelessness

    Correct Answer
    A. Happened
    Explanation
    Befell means to happen or occur. It is used to describe an event or situation that took place. Therefore, the correct answer "happened" accurately defines the meaning of the word "befell".

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  • 5. 

    How many poems did Emily write before she passed?

    Correct Answer
    1,775
    Explanation
    Emily wrote a total of 1,775 poems before she passed away. This answer indicates the exact number of poems she wrote, implying that she was a prolific poet.

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  • 6. 

    What is Dickinson's attitude toward death? i.e. (is she afraid, calm, etc. and why?)

  • 7. 

    How does the speaker feel about a loss loved one?

  • 8. 

    What human quality does the speaker give "Immortality"?

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