Practice Themes (3.3) - 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 the themes of the poem.

Question 2 Easy

Which natural element does Frost use to represent harshness in 'Birches'?

💡 Hint: Consider what damages the birch trees.

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Question 1

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

Despair
Hope
Nature

💡 Hint: Think about the contrast provided by its song.

Question 2

True or False: In 'Birches', Frost views nature purely as a representation of adult hardships.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember how the speaker reminisces about childhood.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss how Hardy's portrayal of desolation in 'The Darkling Thrush' influences the reader's interpretation of hope.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the imagery used in the poem.

Challenge 2 Hard

Construct an argument evaluating the effectiveness of Tennyson's metaphors in communicating themes of death and acceptance.

💡 Hint: Consider the emotional weight of the metaphors.

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