Practice About The Poet: W.h. Auden (8.1) - ICSE Class 12 English Elective - Unit 5
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About the Poet: W.H. Auden

Practice - About the Poet: W.H. Auden

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a key theme in Auden's poetry?

💡 Hint: Think about the social issues that influenced his writing.

Question 2 Easy

What is the blues form?

💡 Hint: Consider the emotional tone of blues music.

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Question 1

What historical events influenced W.H. Auden's poetry?

World War I
The rise of fascism
The Industrial Revolution

💡 Hint: Consider the context of 'Refugee Blues.'

Question 2

True or False: Auden's poetry solely focuses on romantic themes.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think broadly about the themes in 'Refugee Blues.'

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss how Auden's personal experiences influenced his perspective on refugee issues.

💡 Hint: Look into Auden's biography for connections to his work.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the use of symbolism in 'Refugee Blues' and how it reinforces the poem's themes.

💡 Hint: Think about what each symbol represents in the context of the poem.

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