When I heard the Learn’d Astronomer – Flashcards
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Why can "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer" be considered a product of its time?
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It addresses the tension between rational thought and the natural world.
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Which best describes the author's purpose in "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer"?
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🚫The author intended for the reader to be inspired to spend more time in classrooms.
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What do the stars do for the speaker of "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer" that the lecture hall does not?
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The stars offer first-hand knowledge.
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What does "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer" suggest about academic studies?
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that they are overwhelmingly tedious
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What does "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer" suggest about the poet's view of the world?
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He considers the world to be a place that deserves much contemplation.
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This is best reflected in "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer," when
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🚫Whitman becomes tired and sick and wanders off
