Question 1: Identify one poetic device used in this excerpt and explain its effect.

Answer: Example: The repetition of 'a wonder' emphasizes the Duke's pride and obsession.

Question 2: Find and correct the grammatical error in the line: 'And I choose To make her seem more than she was—so, not Through envy, but through my own pride, I gave commands;'

Answer: The phrase 'I choose To make her seem more than she was' should be 'I chose to make her seem more than she was.'

Question 3: What is the significance of the line ‘Then all smiles stopped together’ in the context of the poem?

Answer: It suggests the Duchess's death or her loss of happiness, indicating possible foul play.

Question 4: Identify and correct the error in the phrase: 'Since none puts by The curtain I have drawn around her' within proper punctuation.

Answer: It should be: 'Since none puts by the curtain I have drawn around her.' (lowercase 'the', correct punctuation).

Question 5: Analyze how Browning uses tone in this excerpt. Provide a brief explanation.

Answer: Students should discuss the tone of arrogance, possessiveness, and subtle threat conveyed through the Duke's speech and word choices.

Question 6: Identify the poetic technique in the line: 'My gift of a nine-hundred-years-old name.'

Answer: This is an example of a historical or aristocratic allusion emphasizing heritage.

Question 7: Correct the grammatical mistake in the phrase: 'Too much time on my hands.'

Answer: The correct form is 'I have too much time on my hands.'

Question 8: Based on the excerpt, suggest a possible reason the Duke might have killed the Duchess. Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Answer: Students should infer that the Duke was jealous or possessive, as evidenced by his pride in his name and his control over her portrait.