Test Your Knowledge On Famous Poets!

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    Who wrote the poem, "The Road Not Taken"? - ProProfs

    Who wrote the poem, "The Road Not Taken"?

    • Walt Whitman
    • Robert Frost
    • Langston Hughes
    • Edgar Allan Poe
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From Robert Frost to Maya Angelou to the legendary William Shakespare, history is filled with great, famous poets, along with their well-known poems. Are you a fan of poetry? Take this quiz to test your knowledge on famous poets!

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    Who wrote the poem, "I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud"? - ProProfs

    Who wrote the poem, "I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud"?

    • Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

    • William Wordsworth

    • E. E. Cummings

    • W. B. Yeats

    Correct Answer
    A. William Wordsworth
    Explanation
    William Wordsworth wrote the poem "I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud."

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    How did Sylvia Plath die? - ProProfs

    How did Sylvia Plath die?

    • Murder

    • Scarlet fever

    • Ovarian cancer

    • Suicide

    Correct Answer
    A. Suicide
    Explanation
    Sylvia Plath died by suicide. This is a well-known fact and has been extensively documented. Plath, a renowned poet and writer, struggled with depression for many years. On February 11, 1963, she died by carbon monoxide poisoning, as she placed her head in the oven while the gas was turned on. Plath's death was a tragic event that shocked the literary world and continues to be a topic of interest and discussion.

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    What is one of Edgar Allan Poe's most well known poems, published in 1845? - ProProfs

    What is one of Edgar Allan Poe's most well known poems, published in 1845?

    • Annabel Lee

    • The Raven

    • The Bells

    • The City in the Sea

    Correct Answer
    A. The Raven
    Explanation
    "The Raven" is one of Edgar Allan Poe's most well-known poems, published in 1845. It tells the story of a man who is visited by a talking raven that symbolizes death and loss. The poem is known for its dark and eerie atmosphere, as well as its use of repetition and symbolism. It has become a classic in American literature and has had a significant influence on the horror and gothic genres.

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    William Blake's poetry has been characterized as part of the _____________ movement. - ProProfs

    William Blake's poetry has been characterized as part of the _____________ movement.

    • Impressionist

    • Futurist

    • Romantic

    • Classical Realist

    Correct Answer
    A. Romantic
    Explanation
    William Blake's poetry has been characterized as part of the Romantic movement because his work embodies many of the key characteristics of this literary and artistic movement. Romanticism emphasized the importance of emotion, imagination, and individualism, which are all evident in Blake's poetry. Additionally, his themes of nature, spirituality, and the power of the human imagination align with the Romantic ideals. Therefore, it is appropriate to classify Blake's poetry as part of the Romantic movement.

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    Where does Oscar Wilde come from? - ProProfs

    Where does Oscar Wilde come from?

    • Ireland

    • Scotland

    • Germany

    • England

    Correct Answer
    A. Ireland
    Explanation
    Oscar Wilde comes from Ireland because he was born and raised there. He is widely regarded as one of Ireland's greatest writers and playwrights, known for his wit, humor, and social commentary. Wilde's Irish heritage greatly influenced his writing style and the themes he explored in his works.

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    Who wrote the poem, "Phenomenal Woman"? - ProProfs

    Who wrote the poem, "Phenomenal Woman"?

    • Maya Angelou

    • Margaret Atwood

    • Sylvia Plath

    • Emily Dickinson

    Correct Answer
    A. Maya Angelou
    Explanation
    Maya Angelou wrote the poem "Phenomenal Woman."

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    Who wrote the poem, "Where the Sidewalk Ends"? - ProProfs

    Who wrote the poem, "Where the Sidewalk Ends"?

    • Robert Browning

    • Shel Silverstein

    • Elizabeth Barrett Browning

    • Pablo Neruda

    Correct Answer
    A. Shel Silverstein
    Explanation
    Shel Silverstein is the correct answer because he is the author of the poem "Where the Sidewalk Ends."

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    Which poem did William Shakespeare NOT write? - ProProfs

    Which poem did William Shakespeare NOT write?

    • Seeker of Truth

    • The Phoenix and the Turtle

    • A Lover's Complaint

    • Sonnet 29

    Correct Answer
    A. Seeker of Truth
    Explanation
    William Shakespeare did not write the poem "Seeker of Truth". This is because "Seeker of Truth" is not a known or attributed work of Shakespeare. The other options, "The Phoenix and the Turtle," "A Lover's Complaint," and "Sonnet 29," are all known works of Shakespeare.

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    Less than a dozen of Emily Dickinson's poems were published during her lifetime. After her death, however, nearly ____________ poems were discovered. - ProProfs

    Less than a dozen of Emily Dickinson's poems were published during her lifetime. After her death, however, nearly ____________ poems were discovered.

    • 500

    • 1,200

    • 1,800

    • 2,000

    Correct Answer
    A. 1,800
    Explanation
    Emily Dickinson was a highly prolific poet who wrote thousands of poems throughout her lifetime. However, only a small number of her poems were published during her lifetime. After her death, a large collection of her unpublished poems were discovered, totaling approximately 1,800. This suggests that the majority of her work remained hidden and unknown until after she passed away.

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