Poetry Comparison – Power and Conflict Poems

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Poetry Comparison – Power and Conflict Poems

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Poetry Comparison – Power and Conflict Poems

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Instructions: Read each question carefully and provide your answers in the spaces provided. For multiple choice questions, circle the correct option. For short answer questions, provide a concise response. True/false questions should be marked as either true or false.
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Multiple Choice Questions

Select the correct answer for each question.
1.
Which poem is primarily about the inevitable decay of power?
AA) London
BB) Ozymandias
CC) The Charge of the Light Brigade
DD) War Photographer
2.
What is a major theme in the poem 'London' by William Blake?
AA) Nature's beauty
BB) Industrialization and oppression
CC) Heroism in battle
DD) Love and relationships
3.
In 'Ozymandias', who is the speaker of the poem?
AA) The traveler
BB) The king
CC) The sculptor
DD) The poet
4.
Which poetic device is prominently used in 'London'?
AA) Alliteration
BB) Personification
CC) Metaphor
DD) Simile
5.
In 'The Charge of the Light Brigade', what is the main focus of the poem?
AA) The glory of war
BB) The futility of war
CC) The nature of leadership
DD) The beauty of the battlefield
6.
What is the structure of 'Ozymandias'?
AA) Free verse
BB) Sonnet
CC) Haiku
DD) Ballad
7.
Which of the following themes is NOT present in 'London'?
AA) Social injustice
BB) Childhood innocence
CC) Oppression
DD) Suffering
8.
What does the 'chartered Thames' in 'London' symbolize?
AA) Freedom
BB) Nature
CC) Control and restriction
DD) Wealth
9.
How does the language in 'Ozymandias' contribute to its theme?
AA) It uses simple diction.
BB) It employs grandiose imagery.
CC) It focuses on everyday life.
DD) It is written in a modern style.
10.
What does the term 'the mind-forged manacles' refer to in 'London'?
AA) Physical chains
BB) Mental constraints imposed by society
CC) Natural barriers
DD) Government laws
B

True/False Questions

Circle True or False for each statement.
1.
'Ozymandias' was inspired by a real historical figure.
2.
William Blake was a supporter of the Industrial Revolution.
3.
'The Charge of the Light Brigade' celebrates the heroism of war without criticism.
C

Short Answer Questions

Answer each question in the space provided.
1.
Discuss a key contrast between the themes in 'Ozymandias' and 'London'.
2.
How does the use of imagery in 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' enhance its message?
3.
What historical context influenced William Blake's writing of 'London'?
4.
Identify a language feature used in 'Ozymandias' and explain its effect.
5.
What message is conveyed through the repeated use of the word 'cry' in 'London'?

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Created
4/14/2025
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12/29/2025
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