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Emily Dickinson's Poetry — Quiz

Question 10 • Language Arts 11

How are the speakers of "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church" and "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" similar?

Answer
A
Both seem angry and tormented.
B
Both fear disapproval by others.
C
Both are forthright and confident.
D
Both reject religious feelings.

Explanation

In “Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church,” the speaker confidently describes a personal way of worshipping at home rather than following conventional church practices. In “Because I Could Not Stop for Death,” the speaker calmly recounts the journey with Death and seems accepting of what happens. Both speakers express their perspectives directly and with confidence, so “Both are forthright and confident” is the best answer.

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