Female Colonial Poetry – Flashcards
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"Great God, direct, and guard him from on high,
And from his head let ev'ry evil fly!"
How does the couplet form support the meaning of the lines?
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by completing the speaker's thought
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How do "To My Dear Loving Husband" and "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" reflect cultural values of their time?
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Each poem features a speaker who emphasizes the relevance of duty, love, and respect.
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The theme best expressed in "To My Dear Loving Husband" and "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" is
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respect and adoration
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How does Bradstreet use figurative language throughout "To My Dear Loving Husband" to develop the theme?
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Her comparisons emphasize her undying love for her husband.
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A theme expressed in both "To My Dear Loving Husband" and "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" is
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gratitude and loyalty
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Which of the following statements most accurately describes both "To My Dear Loving Husband" and "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty"?
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The speaker celebrates an important figure in her life.
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"I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold,
Or all the riches that the East doth hold."
These lines contain an example of
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hyperbole
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What do both "To My Dear Loving Husband" and "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" communicate to the reader?
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details of a significant relationship
