Emily Dickinson's Poetry Answers

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A clergyman is an official leader within an organized religion. Why does Dickinson call God “a noted Clergyman” in "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church"?

A
She is trying to convince readers of the seriousness of her worship.
B
She is expressing her respect for the members of the church clergy.
C
She is poking gentle fun by suggesting that God is the supreme clergy.
D
She is expressing appreciation for those who discuss God with others.
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Read the quotation from "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church."And instead of tolling the Bell, for Church,Our little Sexton – sings.What is the most likely reason for the poet to oppose the phrases “tolling the Bell” and “sings” in these lines?

A
The poet is expressing her belief that the second, more natural option is far more desirable than the first option.
B
The poet is hinting that religious worship should be considered a gloomy and serious activity.
C
The poet is suggesting that those who worship in nature are more formal than those who worship in church.
D
The poet is contrasting her attitude about religion with her feelings about the natural world, which remains largely unappreciated.
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What is similar about the subjects of "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church" and "Because I Could Not Stop for Death"?

A
Both poems personalize a broad concept, such as spirituality or mortality.
B
Both poems address mortality, specifically that of human beings.
C
Both poems concern religion on a basic and fundamental level.
D
Both poems advocate being fearful of one’s mortality.
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How are the moods of "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" and "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church" different?

A
The former has an anxious mood, while the latter has a joyful mood.
B
The former has a serious mood, while the latter has a lighter mood.
C
The former has an angry mood, while the latter has a celebratory mood.
D
The former has a tense mood, while the latter has a suspenseful mood.

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