Practice - Literary Devices
Practice Questions
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What is a simile? Provide an example.
💡 Hint: Look for comparisons using 'like' or 'as'.
Identify an example of imagery from 'My Mother at Sixty-Six'.
💡 Hint: Think about the visual descriptions in the poem.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What literary device compares the mother's face to a corpse?
💡 Hint: Look for comparisons that use 'like' or 'as' in the description.
True or False: Repetition is used in the poem to emphasize the daughter's forced cheerfulness.
💡 Hint: Consider what phrases are repeated in the poem.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss how the use of simile and metaphor in 'My Mother at Sixty-Six' enhances the poem's overall themes.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how each device uniquely contributes to the themes.
Analyze the emotional significance of the repetition present in 'My Mother at Sixty-Six' and its impact on the poem's conclusion.
💡 Hint: Consider how this repetition mirrors real human emotions and experiences.
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