Practice Summary (2.2) - English Literature – Reverie: A Collection of ISC Poems, The Darkling Thrush – Thomas Hardy
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Question 1 Easy

What does the thrush symbolize in 'The Darkling Thrush'?

💡 Hint: Think about what the thrush does in a desolate landscape.

Question 2 Easy

What is used to symbolize harsh realities in 'Birches'?

💡 Hint: What causes the trees to bend?

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Question 1

What does the thrush represent in 'The Darkling Thrush'?

Despair
Hope
Death

💡 Hint: Consider how the bird's actions contrast with its surroundings.

Question 2

True or False: 'Birches' focuses solely on childhood memories.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the imagery used in the poem.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Interpret the symbol of the thrush in 'The Darkling Thrush' in the context of human experiences with despair.

💡 Hint: Consider how its song offers contrast to the surrounding desolation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how the metaphor of the 'bar' offers a comforting perspective on death.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the overall tone of acceptance in Tennyson's poem.

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