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Imagism: A New Order in Poetry Answers

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Which best describes the author's intent in "This Is Just To Say"?

A
to describe the experience of doing something joyful
B
to describe the experience of eating plums
C
to describe the experience of letting someone down
D
to describe the experience of apologizing to someone
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In the poem "This Is Just To Say," the poet creates an image of

A
satisfaction triumphing over regret.
B
forgiveness triumphing over bitterness.
C
joy triumphing over suffering.
D
success triumphing over secretiveness.
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How does the poet present the image of waves in "Oread"?

A
by comparing them to trees
B
by comparing them to pools
C
by comparing them to rocks
D
by comparing them to grass
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Which best describes the writing style used in "Oread"?

A
free verse
B
rhyming couplets
C
haiku
D
lyrical
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Which best describes the speaker’s feelings after eating the plums in "This Is Just to Say"?

A
The speaker is deeply regretful about eating what belonged to someone else.
B
The speaker is content about taking the fruit from someone who wronged him.
C
The speaker is relieved that no one caught him eating the fruit.
D
The speaker is satisfied about his decision to eat the fruit.
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Based on the language of "This Is Just to Say," the poem could serve as a

A
casual note left on the kitchen table.
B
formal apology for a selfish act.
C
journal entry that reflects inner conflict.
D
gracious thank-you note for a gift.
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Read “The Red Wheelbarrow,” by William Carlos Williams.so much depends upona red wheel barrowglazed with rainwaterbeside the white chickensWhich best describes the author’s intent in this poem?

A
to present the image of an object which is quite useful but sitting idly
B
to compare one inanimate object with one living object
C
to describe the effects of the environment on various objects
D
to create an object that serves as a symbol for a greater concept
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How does "This Is Just to Say" reflect imagist poetry?

A
The poet presents a coded message that requires much deciphering.
B
The poet presents a clear central image using direct language.
C
The poet presents a clear message without emotion or description.
D
The poet presents a central image using abstract language.
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The images created in "This Is Just To Say" are those of

A
forgiveness.
B
pleasure.
C
longing.
D
frustration.
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The language and the images in "This Is Just To Say" evoke a sense of

A
foolishness.
B
nervousness.
C
playfulness.
D
passiveness.

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