When I have fears that I may cease to be' (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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When was 'When I have Fears That I May Cease to Be' written?
When was 'When I have Fears That I May Cease to Be' written?
January 1818
What form does Keats use for this poem?
What form does Keats use for this poem?
Shakespearean Sonnet
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?
ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
What does 'gleaned' connote in the poem?
What does 'gleaned' connote in the poem?
Pastoral, fertility & autumnal themes
In the harvest metaphor, what do 'rich garners' represent?
In the harvest metaphor, what do 'rich garners' represent?
Books holding mature, developed ideas
What signals the volta (turn) in the sonnet?
What signals the volta (turn) in the sonnet?
'When I' changes to 'Then'
What is synaesthesia, as used in 'Huge cloudy'?
What is synaesthesia, as used in 'Huge cloudy'?
Mingling of different sensory impressions
What does 'fair creature of an hour' emphasize?
What does 'fair creature of an hour' emphasize?
The transient nature of the beloved
What effect does the assonance of repeated 'e' sounds create in the first quatrain?
What effect does the assonance of repeated 'e' sounds create in the first quatrain?
A queasy and sad tone
How does the sonnet end, despite its tragic note?
How does the sonnet end, despite its tragic note?
With acceptance and resignation