Practice Literary Devices - 3.4 | English Literature – Reverie: A Collection of ISC Poems, The Darkling Thrush – Thomas Hardy | ICSE Class 12 English Language & Literature
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Question 1

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What is imagery?

💡 Hint: Think about the senses: sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.

Question 2

Easy

Define metaphor in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think of it as saying one thing is another.

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Question 1

What literary device refers to the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses?

  • Metaphor
  • Symbolism
  • Imagery

💡 Hint: Think of how poetry paints pictures for the reader.

Question 2

Is a metaphor a direct comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall how metaphors are defined.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze how Hardy uses metaphor and imagery to convey themes of despair and hope in 'The Darkling Thrush'.

💡 Hint: Focus on specific lines that illustrate the contrast.

Question 2

Evaluate the effectiveness of Frost's use of symbolism in illustrating the complexities of childhood and adult life in 'Birches'.

💡 Hint: Identify lines that reflect childhood joy and adult struggles.

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